Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Bynoe, Cox Peninsula and Litchfield areas.

Issued at 5:21 pm Saturday, 4 April 2020.

THUNDERSTORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS DEVELOPING SOUTH OF DARWIN HARBOUR

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:25 pm, potential severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Darwin River Dam and Darwin River. They are forecast to affect Kangaroo Flats, the base of Cox Peninsula and the Finniss River by 5:55 pm and Bynoe Harbour by 6:25 pm.

Damaging winds are likely.

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