Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gregory, Barkly and Tanami districts.

Issued at 5:02 pm Monday, 25 March 2024.

Severe thunderstorms developing across central NT.

Weather Situation: A very humid airmass over central NT is leading to isolated severe thunderstorms ahead of an upper trough over Western Australia.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include Lajamanu, Barkly District west of Tennant Creek and Gregory District west of Daguragu.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* secure loose outside objects
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
* 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
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au