Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina remains a category 4 system and is expected to weaken quickly before impacting the northeast Kimberley coast on Monday.
NTES advises people between Daly River Mouth and Wadeye should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property, using available daylight hours.
For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Secure NT website (https://securent.nt.gov.au). For emergency assistance call the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).
NTES advises people in Darwin, Palmerston, Cox Peninsula and Tiwi Islands should go to Secure NT for post-cyclone safety information.
For residents in Western Australia DFES advises to ensure you know what to do in a cyclone. For the latest DFES community alerts and warnings visit [https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au](https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au) or download the Emergency WA app.NTES advises people between Daly River Mouth and Wadeye should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property, using available daylight hours. For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Secure NT website (https://securent.nt.gov.au). For emergency assistance call the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage). NTES advises people in Darwin, Palmerston, Cox Peninsula and Tiwi Islands should go to Secure NT for post-cyclone safety information. For residents in Western Australia DFES advises to ensure you know what to do in a cyclone. For the latest DFES community alerts and warnings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au or download the Emergency WA app.
LOCALISED FLOODING OCCURRING AND FURTHER RISES LIKELY Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina is moving west-southwest through the Timor Sea, slowly moving away from the coast, but still impacting areas of the western Top End where widespread rainfall will continue on Sunday and into Monday. The heaviest falls will most likely be about the west coast, gradually contracting southwards, though may occur in bands of rain away from the cyclone. Most of the North West Coastal River catchments are wet to saturated from recent rainfall and storms. Widespread rainfall totals of between 100 - 200 mm have been recorded in the 24 hours to 9 am Sunday, with an isolated total in excess of 400 mm recorded. Areas of heavy to intense rainfall are still likely as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina moves west-southwest during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Significant rises in creeks and rivers and areas of flooding are occurring, with further rises likely throughout the Flood Watch area across the next few days. Roads may become impassable and some communities and homesteads may become isolated. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and the associated Forecast Track Map remain current. A severe weather warning is also current.
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit https://www.securent.nt.gov.au.
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. * Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. * For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.securent.nt.gov.au.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely in the warning area. Six hourly totals of 60 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals of 150 mm possible.
Conditions will continue to ease from the east during Sunday night and Monday morning as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina continues to track towards the southwest.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice and various Flood Watches/Warnings are also current. Please refer to [https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts](https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts).
360 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MIDDLE POINT IN THE 12 HOURS TO 5:56 AM.
202.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Arnhem Highway (Adelaide River) in the 12 hours to 6:18 am.
109.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Batchelor Airport in the 6 hours to 7:31 am
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Tiwi district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely in the warning area. Six hourly totals of 60 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals of 150 mm possible. Conditions will continue to ease from the east during Sunday night and Monday morning as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina continues to track towards the southwest. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and various Flood Watches/Warnings are also current. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. 360 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MIDDLE POINT IN THE 12 HOURS TO 5:56 AM. 202.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Arnhem Highway (Adelaide River) in the 12 hours to 6:18 am. 109.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Batchelor Airport in the 6 hours to 7:31 am Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Tiwi district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
- secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate
- pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
- avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
- create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
- stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
- ensure pets and animals are safe
- be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
- for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit https://www.securent.nt.gov.au
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should: * secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate * pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears * avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current * create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home * stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways * ensure pets and animals are safe * be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit * for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au
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