AWS Storm: Simpson, Lasseter and Tanami Districts on Alert

NT Government

Large HailstonesDamaging WindsHeavy Rainfall

WHAT TO DO:

create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand and place themaround doorways to protect your homeSlow 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 current

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

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass is producing severe thunderstorms through southern parts of the Territory this afternoon.

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 Alice Springs, Papunya and Hermannsburg.

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