Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Arnhem and Carpentaria districts.

Issued at 12:15 pm Thursday, 18 December 2025.

Isolated damaging wind gusts over Arnhem and Carpentaria districts.

Weather Situation: gusty thunderstorms have developed over the Gulf of Carpentaria, and are spreading towards the west.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Borroloola, Ngukurr, Bulman, Numbulwar, McArthur River and Mainoru.

113 km/h wind gust was recorded at Centre Island at 11:49am local.

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