AWS Issues Storm Warning for Simpson District, Alice Springs

NT Government

Possible Large HailstonesSevere StormsDamaging Winds

WHAT TO DO:

Secure 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 currentStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]

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

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

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 southeast and are likely to persist throughout the afternoon, including impacting Alice Springs in the coming hours.

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 Alice Springs, Finke, Santa Teresa, Titjikala and Simpson District east of Finke.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lasseter district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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