‘Exercise extreme caution’: Watch Commander
NT Police issued a warning for motorists along a popular rural to be careful and drive to conditions.
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NT Police is urging drivers to be careful along the Arnhem Hwy at Marrakai.
NT Police Northern Watch Commander Bruce Payne said there was thick smoke along the road near Windows on the Wetlands.
“Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution and patience when driving through this area,” he said.
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A fire weather warning and fire ban has been issues for Darwin, Batchelor and Adelaide River emergency response areas, and the Lichfield Municipality and Coomalie Shire.
Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Rebecca Patrick said the warnings and bans were due to dry and windy conditions across the Top End.
“The good news is the high that’s causing windy conditions is starting to move away,” she said.
“So those winds will be easing off after today.”
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