Initial Flood Watch For The Barkly District
26 NOVEMBER 2024 11:04 CST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.
Initial Flood Watch For The Barkly District
Issued at 11:04 AM CST on Tuesday 26 November 2024
Flood Watch Number: 1
FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN THE BARKLY
A trough will cross southern districts on Tuesday and move into central districts on Wednesday. This trough will lead to possible heavy rainfall from thunderstorms as it moves into central districts during the latter half of this week.
Daily widespread totals of 15 - 40 mm are possible from Wednesday to Friday, with very isolated falls of more than 100 mm across the flood watch area.
Many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways may be affected with accumulated rainfall over the next few days. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Barkly
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:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 11:00 am CST on Wednesday 27 November 2024.
