Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Carpentaria district.

Issued at 1:15 pm Monday, 13 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed along the Carpentaria Coast.

Weather Situation: A warm and humid airmass drives thunderstorm development this afternoon. Thunderstorms along the Carpentaria Coast are currently moving to the northwest.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Borroloola.

107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Centre Island at 1:05 pm.

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