Source: Bureau of Meteorology

or people in parts of Simpson, Lasseter and Tanami districts.

Issued at 4:15 pm Saturday, 18 November 2023.
Severe thunderstorms continue to move 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, Tanami and Simpson districts this afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Simpson, Lasseter and Tanami districts. Locations which may be affected include Papunya, Hermannsburg, Finke, Titjikala and Simpson District east of Finke.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Tanami district. Locations which may be affected include Rabbit Flat and The Granites.

102km/h wind gust was recorded at Rabbit Flat at 4:04pm

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* slow down and turn your headlights on
* create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
* 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 safe