Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Barkly and Simpson districts.

Issued at 10:57 am Thursday, 24 July 2025.

Damaging winds with a vigorous front over the southeast from Friday morning.

Weather Situation: Strong north to northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of a vigorous cold front tracking through the south of the Territory early Friday morning. Winds are expected to shift westerly in its wake during the day, easing conditions.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible about the far southeast of the Territory from late Friday morning. Winds are expected to ease below warning conditions by Friday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Ali Curung, Jervois, Barrow Creek, Ampilatwatja and Simpson District east of Finke.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au