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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Advice For The Northern Territory
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning.
PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 34
Issued at 07:24 AM CST on Tuesday 19 March 2024
Headline:
Megan now downgraded to a tropical low as it tracks inland of the Gulf of Carpentaria coast
Areas Affected:
Warning zone: None.
Watch zone: None.
Cancelled zone: Bing Bong to the NT/Qld Border, extending inland to Borroloola, McArthur River Mine, and Robinson River.
Details of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan at 6:30 am ACST:
Intensity: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan, sustained winds near the centre of 55 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 45 kilometres of 16.7 degrees South 136.5 degrees East, estimated to be 75 kilometres south southeast of Borroloola and 55 kilometres west northwest of Robinson River.
Movement: south southwest at 9 kilometres per hour.
Megan has now been downgraded to a tropical low inland of the Gulf of Carpentaria coast, south of Borroloola. Ex-tropical cyclone Megan is forecast to track towards the west through inland parts of the Northern Territory over the next few days.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Megan made landfall at category 3 intensity on the southwestern Gulf of Carpentaria coast, southeast of Port McArthur, at 3:30 pm ACST. The highest wind gusts recorded were from Centre Island with wind gusts to 170 km/h (3:00 pm ACST) and Borroloola with wind gusts to 81 km/h (4:06 pm ACST).
Hazards:
HEAVY to locally INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS will continue in the Carpentaria forecast district, while extending into the northern Barkly during today. A Severe Weather Warning is current and a Flood Watch continues for inland parts of the NT and Carpentaria Coastal Rivers. Tides will be continue to be HIGHER THAN NORMAL along the southern Gulf of Carpentaria coast over the next few days. Large waves may produce MINOR FLOODING of low-lying coastal areas.
Recommended Action:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advise: For the communities in the area: - Stay informed - threat is reduced - Monitor conditions - Do not enter flood waters - Keep clear of power lines - Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris - Take extra care on the roads - Drive slowly and be aware of emergency service personal - Be aware of potentially contaminated water supplies
Cyclone advices and DFES Alerts are available by dialling 13 DFES (13 3337)
A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Advice For The Northern Territory
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning.
PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 34
Issued at 07:24 AM CST on Tuesday 19 March 2024
Headline:
Megan now downgraded to a tropical low as it tracks inland of the Gulf of Carpentaria coast
Areas Affected:
Warning zone: None.
Watch zone: None.
Cancelled zone: Bing Bong to the NT/Qld Border, extending inland to Borroloola, McArthur River Mine, and Robinson River.
Details of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan at 6:30 am ACST:
Intensity: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan, sustained winds near the centre of 55 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 45 kilometres of 16.7 degrees South 136.5 degrees East, estimated to be 75 kilometres south southeast of Borroloola and 55 kilometres west northwest of Robinson River.
Movement: south southwest at 9 kilometres per hour.
Megan has now been downgraded to a tropical low inland of the Gulf of Carpentaria coast, south of Borroloola. Ex-tropical cyclone Megan is forecast to track towards the west through inland parts of the Northern Territory over the next few days.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Megan made landfall at category 3 intensity on the southwestern Gulf of Carpentaria coast, southeast of Port McArthur, at 3:30 pm ACST. The highest wind gusts recorded were from Centre Island with wind gusts to 170 km/h (3:00 pm ACST) and Borroloola with wind gusts to 81 km/h (4:06 pm ACST).
Hazards:
HEAVY to locally INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS will continue in the Carpentaria forecast district, while extending into the northern Barkly during today. A Severe Weather Warning is current and a Flood Watch continues for inland parts of the NT and Carpentaria Coastal Rivers. Tides will be continue to be HIGHER THAN NORMAL along the southern Gulf of Carpentaria coast over the next few days. Large waves may produce MINOR FLOODING of low-lying coastal areas.
Recommended Action:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advise: For the communities in the area: - Stay informed - threat is reduced - Monitor conditions - Do not enter flood waters - Keep clear of power lines - Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris - Take extra care on the roads - Drive slowly and be aware of emergency service personal - Be aware of potentially contaminated water supplies
Cyclone advices and DFES Alerts are available by dialling 13 DFES (13 3337)
A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
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