Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:03 am CST on Tuesday 24 September 2024

Flood Watch Number: 5

FURTHER RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

A trough moving east across the south of the NT is causing showers, thunderstorms and areas of rain over the western half of the NT that will extend across much of the NT by Wednesday. The rain, showers and storms will clear from the south during Thursday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are generally dry. However, soil moisture in parts of the west of the NT has increased following rainfall in recent days.

Moderate to heavy falls are possible in the Flood Watch area for the remainder of Tuesday and during Wednesday. Widespread rainfall totals of 20-50 mm are forecast, with isolated totals in excess of 80 mm possible.

Further stream level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the Flood Watch area which may affect road access. Some communities may become isolated.

Catchments likely to be impacted include:
Tanami Desert

Western Desert

Sturt Creek District

See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's current warning products.

More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood Watch areas are available at www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml .
Flood Safety Advice:

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.

* Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.

* Don't drive into floodwaters.

For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500.

Emergency information is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au .

The latest road conditions are available at www.roadreport.nt.gov.au .

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