Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Simpson and Lasseter districts.
Issued at 1:42 pm Saturday, 18 November 2023.
Severe thunderstorms are developing across the south of the
Territory.
Weather Situation: An unstable airmass remains over the south with
a strong jet stream leading to the development of severe
thunderstorms across the northern Lasseter and Simpson districts
this afternoon and evening.
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 Hermannsburg, Watarrka and
Titjikala.
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
18/Nov/2023 04:18 AM