AWS - Storm Advice - Simpson Tanami Districts

NT Government

Possible Large HailstonesDamaging Winds

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 [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au]Monitor 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 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.

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