Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Carpentaria and Barkly districts.
Issued at 4:31 am Saturday, 17 February 2024.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO EXTEND
INLAND THIS WEEKEND.
Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is moving southwest
towards central parts of the Northern Territory and is forecast to
gradually weaken this weekend, although severe weather impacts are
likely to continue.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for
the eastern Carpentaria and northeast Barkly districts for the
remainder of Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90
mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 90 mm are
likely, with 150 to 200 mm closer to the low's centre.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND
LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible today with
six-hourly rainfall totals in excess of 140 mm. 24-hourly rainfall
totals up to 250 mm are also possible. A separate Severe
Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms
with intense rainfall are detected.
Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS
around 100 km/h are possible about the warning area.
A Flood Watch is current for the area, please refer to
http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Tennant Creek, Elliott,
Borroloola, McArthur River, Wollogorang and Renner Springs.
Significant 24 hour rainfall totals since 9am Friday ACST:
202 mm at Centre Island
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people
should:
* secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions
deteriorate
* 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
* 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
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and
waterways
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with
a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the
NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit
www.securent.nt.gov.au
16/Feb/2024 08:19 PM