Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments. Final Flood Watch For Tanami, Western And Central Deserts, And Macdonnell Ranges Catchments Issued at 10:44 AM CST on Wednesday 02 April 2025 Flood Watch Number: 6 FLOODING EXPECTED TO EASE FROM TODAY ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne has dissipated over the Northern Territory and a drier southeasterly flow is developing over the flood watch area. Catchments in the Flood Watch area are gradually wetting up with recent rainfall. Rain and thunderstorms are slowly easing across the Flood Watch area. No widespread heavy falls are expected for the next few days. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes across parts of the Flood Watch area may persist over the next few days, however further significant river and creek level rises are not expected. Check road conditions before travelling. Flooding is easing in the following catchments: Tanami Desert Central Desert Western Desert MacDonnell Ranges 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 http://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.