Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Simpson and Tanami districts.

Issued at 2:58 pm Friday, 13 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continuing about southern parts of the Territory.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are occurring in a moist and unstable airmass about the southern half of the Northern Territory 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 Simpson District east of Finke.

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