Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Simpson district.

Issued at 5:15 pm Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

Gusty thunderstorms moving across southern districts.

Weather Situation: A trough lies across central Australia leading to gusty thunderstorms this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Alice Springs, Arltunga, Finke, Santa Teresa and Simpson District east of Finke.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lasseter and Tanami districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

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