Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Daly and Arnhem districts.
Issued at 4:03 pm Monday, 17 February 2020.
EXPLOSIVE THUNDERSTORMS ARE APPROACHING DARWIN AND MOVING ACROSS
THE ARNHEM DISTRICT
Weather Situation: A very moist and unstable airmass over the
western Top End is leading to the development of severe
thunderstorms this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Darwin, Palmerston, Jabiru, Batchelor, Gunbalanya
and Dundee Beach.
An 80km/h wind gust was recorded at Batchelor at 3:30pm
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people
should:
* secure loose outside objects
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
* 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
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the
NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit
www.securent.nt.gov.au
17/Feb/2020 05:39 PM