AWS – Storm Advice – Tanami Barkly Simpson Districts

NT Government

Possible Large HailstonesHeavy RainDamaging Winds

WHAT TO DO:

Slow down and turn your headlights onCreate 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 homeSecure loose outside objectsEnsure pets and animals are safeAvoid remaining in the open when storms threatenPull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clearsAvoid driving into water of unknown depth and currentFor emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.For more safety tips visit [https://www.securent.nt.gov.au]Monitor conditions via [https://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]

For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed in a warm unstable airmass situated through central parts of the Territory.

Severe storms are moving to the north and northeast and are likely to become more scattered throughout the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include Yuendumu, Renner Springs and Willowra.

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