Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Arnhem and Gregory districts.
Issued at 12:07 am Thursday, 25 November 2021.
HEAVY RAINFALL OVER ARNHEM AND GREGORY
Weather Situation: Slow moving thunderstorms are triggering near a
trough of low pressure over the base of the Top End.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Kalkarindji.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Carpentaria
district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
60mm in 1hr at Upper Waterhouse River at 7:00pm CST.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people
should:
* slow down and turn your headlights on
* create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow
cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around
doorways to protect your home
* secure loose outside objects
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with
your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the
NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit
www.securent.nt.gov.au
25/Nov/2021 01:43 AM