Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Carpentaria, Gregory and Barkly districts.

Issued at 8:54 pm Saturday, 14 November 2020.

VIGOROUS STORMS THROUGH CENTRAL NORTHEN TERRITORY

Weather Situation: A line of severe thunderstorms extends across the Gregory, western Barkly and southern Carpentaria Districts.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tennant Creek, Elliott, Kalkarindji, Timber Creek and Top Springs.

A 102 km/h wind gust was observed at Argyle(WA) at 5:23pm (AWST).

A 87 km/h wind gust was observed at Mount Bundy Station at 5:39pm.

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