Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Simpson, Lasseter and Tanami districts.

Issued at 9:10 pm Friday, 12 February 2021.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE PRODUCING HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE SOUTHERN DISTRICTS

Thunderstorms have developed near a trough extending across the Lasseter and Simpson Districts.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Alice Springs, Wulungurru, Arltunga, Jervois, Finke and Watarrka.

Bond Springs Turnoff received 37mm in an hour to 7:00pm.

Wigley Gorge also recorded 26.5mm in less than an hour to 7:00pm.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* slow down and turn your headlights on
* create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
* 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