Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Barkly and Simpson districts.

Issued at 4:23 pm Monday, 27 October 2025.

Gusty winds with thunderstorms in some parts of southern NT.

Weather Situation: A trough and an unstable airmass combine to drive thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of these thunderstorms may deliver damaging wind gusts.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ampilatwatja.

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