Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 3:11 pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024.
Severe thunderstorms near the WA border and in the central eastern Top End.

Weather Situation: Abundant moisture in combination with instability and a surface trough have lead to the development of severe thunderstorms across the central and northern Northern Territory.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Gregory and Tanami districts. Locations which may be affected include Lajamanu.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Arnhem district.

92.4 mm was recorded at Victoria River Downs in the 1 hour to 1:55 pm.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* slow down and turn your headlights on
* 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
* 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