Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:16 pm Sunday, 19 November 2023.
Severe thunderstorms are moving northeast across southern parts of the Territory.

Weather Situation: A trough lies around Ti Tree and extends east towards the Queensland border. A strong jet stream continues to aid the development of severe thunderstorms across the southern half of the Territory. Thunderstorms are moving northeast towards into the Barkly district.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ali Curung, Arltunga, Jervois, Barrow Creek, Ampilatwatja and Barkly District west of Tennant Creek

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