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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 1
Issued at 11:27 am CST [9:57 am WST] on Monday 12 March 2012
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for a developing tropical low for coastal
areas from Cape Hotham to Kalumburu including Darwin and the Tiwi Islands .
At 9:30 am CST [8:00 am WST] a Tropical Low was estimated to be
155 kilometres north northwest of Bathurst Island and
265 kilometres north northwest of Darwin and
moving west at 7 kilometres per hour parallel to the coast.
There is the possibility of a cyclone developing but GALES are not expected in
coastal areas within the next 24 hours, however gales could develop later.
The Territory Controller advises communities under Watch that now is the time
to put together your emergency kit, clear your yards and balconies, and
commence home shelter preparations.
Residents of Darwin and Rural Areas are advised that if you DO NOT have
accommodation constructed to the Building Code or are unsure of your present
accommodation you should determine which public emergency shelter to use. This
advice is issued to allow you sufficient time in which to take the necessary
precautions before winds reach a dangerous level.
FESA-State Emergency Service advises that there are no community alerts at
present. Communities between Kalumburu and the NT Border should listen for the
next advice.
Details of Tropical Low at 9:30 am CST [8:00 am WST]:
.Centre located near...... 10.3 degrees South 129.8 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 85 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 7 kilometres per hour
.Central pressure......... 1001 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm CST Monday 12 March [3:30 pm WST
Monday 12 March].
This advice is available on telephone NT-1300 659 211 and WA-1300 659 210
A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone