Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning for NT

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Cancellation Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Barkly and Simpson districts.
Issued at 6:21 pm Monday, 8 March 2021.
cancellation severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Barkly and Simpson
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in Northern Territory.
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
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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