Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:24 pm Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Damaging winds associated with a squall line in southern parts of the state.

Weather Situation: A surface trough in the south of the state combines with an upper trough to promote severe thunderstorm activity 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 Alice Springs, Yuendumu, Ali Curung, Arltunga, Ti Tree and Jervois.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Daly district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

115 km/h gust was recorded at Alice Springs Airport at 6:01pm.

93 km/h gust was recorded at Walungurru Airport at 3:44pm.

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