Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 1:58 pm Thursday, 30 November 2023.

Severe thunderstorms across the south this afternoon.

Weather Situation: An approaching upper low in combination with a surface trough and unstable conditions has generated severe thunderstorms across the south this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Simpson and Lasseter districts. Locations which may be affected include Kulgera, Finke and Titjikala.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Lasseter, Simpson and Tanami districts.

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