Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Daly and Arnhem districts.

Issued at 4:03 pm Monday, 17 February 2020.
EXPLOSIVE THUNDERSTORMS ARE APPROACHING DARWIN AND MOVING ACROSS THE ARNHEM DISTRICT

Weather Situation: A very moist and unstable airmass over the western Top End is leading to the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Darwin, Palmerston, Jabiru, Batchelor, Gunbalanya and Dundee Beach.
An 80km/h wind gust was recorded at Batchelor at 3:30pm

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