Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Simpson and Lasseter districts.

Issued at 4:31 pm Monday, 12 October 2026.

Severe storms with damaging winds and large hail have moved east of Alice Springs

Weather Situation: A surface trough coincides with a warm and unstable airmass in southern parts of the Territory, which has resulted in the development of severe thunderstorms. Severe storms are moving to the east and are likely to persist throughout the afternoon and early 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 Arltunga, Finke, Santa Teresa and Simpson District east of Finke.

96km/h wind gust was recorded at Alice Springs 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