Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 3:31 pm Tuesday, 17 November 2020.

GUSTY THUNDERSTORMS ARE AFFECTING THE SOUTHWESTERN TOP END

Weather situation: thunderstorm squall lines are moving from east to west across the western Carpentaria, northern Gregory and southwest Daly districts.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wadeye, Mataranka, Larrimah, Timber Creek, Daly Waters, Palumpa, Peppimenarti, Yarralin and Top Springs.

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