Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Lasseter and Tanami districts.

Issued at 11:08 pm Monday, 27 January 2025.

Gusty thunderstorms over the Tanami and Lasseter

Weather Situation: A trough over southern parts of the NT is producing gusty thunderstorms over southern parts of the Tanami and far northwest Lasseter districts.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Walungurru, Nyirripi and south west Tanami District near WA border.

Walungurru recorded a wind gust of 111 km/h at 10:49pm

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.