Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Arnhem and Carpentaria districts. Issued at 5:11 pm Thursday, 19 December 2024. Damaging wind gusts have eased about the eastern Top End. Weather Situation An outflow boundary from previous thunderstorm activity is advancing westwards about eastern Arnhem land, though with less force now and the damaging wind risk is no longer likely. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Arnhem and Carpentaria The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. 100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Centre Island at 12:14 pm. The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should: * avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current * stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live * stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways * for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au No further warnings will be issued for this event. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.