Weather Warnings - Flood Warning for NT

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Final Flood Watch For Sturt Creek District, Tanami And Western Desert Catchments
Issued at 10:24 AM CST on Thursday 26 September 2024
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

A trough across central NT is causing showers and thunderstorms. Showers and storms will clear central parts during Thursday evening, significant widespread totals are not expected.
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.
Areas of localised flooding are expected to be easing across the Flood Watch area. Some stream levels may remain elevated and may continue to cause impacts. Flood impacts may include road closures and isolation of communities. Check road conditions before travelling.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments:
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:
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 .
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.}

Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.

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