Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 8:43 pm Friday, 31 January 2025.

Line of severe thunderstorms traversing the Top End this evening.

Weather Situation: An outflow boundary from morning storms in the Gulf has helped trigger severe thunderstorms across the Top End this evening. These are expected to move to the west-northwest.

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

130 km/h wind gust was recorded at Tindal at 8:26 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. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au