Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Carpentaria and Barkly districts.
Issued at 10:44 am Friday, 16 February 2024.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WIND GUSTS FORECAST
TO EXTEND INLAND THIS WEEKEND.
Weather Situation: A tropical low in the southern Gulf of
Carpentaria is expected to cross the southern Gulf coast as a
strong tropical low or possibly as a Tropical Cyclone today. The
system is forecast to track towards the southwest through central
parts of the Northern Territory and 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 today and
through 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.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND
LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible during this period
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 of
up to 100 km/h are possible over eastern portions of the
Carpentaria and northeastern portions of the Barkly
districts.
A separate Tropical Cyclone Advice is also current for the
adjacent area. See http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml for
more information.
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 McArthur River,
Wollogorang, Mallapunyah and Cresswell Downs.
Significant 24 hour rainfall totals to 9 am Friday ACST:
125 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 03:31 AM