AWS Storm Advice number one Simpson and Lasseter District

NT Government

Large HailstonesDamaging WindsHeavy Rainfall

WHAT TO DO:

Slow down and turn your headlights onSecure loose outside objectsEnsure pets and animals are safeAvoid remaining in the open when storms threatenPull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clearsAvoid driving into water of unknown depth and currentFor emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.For more safety tips visit [https://www.securent.nt.gov.au]Monitor conditions via [https://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]

For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass interacts with a trough and upper disturbance to trigger severe thunderstorms across southern parts of the Simpson this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include Kulgera, Finke, Santa Teresa, Titjikala and Simpson District east of Finke

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