LOCATION/S: For people in parts the Tanami district
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES
ADVICE TO PUBLIC
Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are developing in a moist and unstable airmass about the southern half of the Northern Territory this afternoon.
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 Rabbit Flat, Supplejack Downs and The Granites.
Safety advice
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* secure loose outside objects
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au/]
Check here. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
The next warning is due to be issued by 3:30 pm.
Other warnings may be current.
For more safety tips visit [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au]
For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
