Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North West Pastoral district.

Issued at 11:11 am Monday, 17 January 2022.

MOISTURE FROM EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE TIFFANY WILL BRING HEAVY RAIN AND DAMAGING WIND GUSTS ON MONDAY

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical cyclone Tiffany is near the far northwestern border of SA/NT, and will gradually weaken during today.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected over the warning area. The heavy rain will begin to ease from the west during the afternoon and throughout the warning area on Monday evening.

Rainfall totals of 50 to 80 mm are possible, with locally heavier falls possible.

A flood watch is also current for the North West Pastoral district associated with this event.

WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h are possible within the warning area with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 100 km/h possible. These winds are also expected to ease during Monday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Ernabella, Amata, Pipalyatjara, the area around Emu Junction and parts of the Great Victoria Desert.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.