Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Lasseter district.

Issued at 4:02 pm Wednesday, 15 November 2023.
Severe thunderstorms across the southwest this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass east of a surface trough is triggering isolated severe thunderstorms across southwest NT this afternoon and evening. A severe thunderstorm has been identified in the northwest Lasseter and is moving towards the northeast at around 20 km/h.

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

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