Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:56 pm Thursday, 30 November 2023.

Severe thunderstorms near Alice Springs this evening.

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 in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Alice Springs, Arltunga, Ti Tree, Jervois, Barrow Creek and Titjikala.

Alice Springs recorded a 113 km/h wind gust at 4:03pm.

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