Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 12:48 pm Friday, 16 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms developing in southern parts of the Territory.

Weather Situation: A strong surface boundary has triggered thunderstorms in a favourable environment about the south of the Territory this afternoon. These storms are expected to move north-east throughout the 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 Papunya.

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