Weather Warnings - Severe Weather Warning for NT

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Arnhem, Gregory and Tanami districts.

Issued at 5:54 pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

Severe thunderstorms have eased across the Territory.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Arnhem, Gregory and Tanami
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
92.4 mm was recorded at Victoria River Downs in the 1 hour to 1:55 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.

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