Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Daly and Gregory districts.

Issued at 7:09 pm Sunday, 31 December 2023.
Severe thunderstorms are affecting the southwest Top End and far western parts of the Gregory District.

Weather Situation: A group of thunderstorms has developed over inland parts of the NT and are moving to the west and northwest. The storms are moving quickly through the Victoria River area, reaching the coast of the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf in the early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wadeye, Palumpa and Newry.
90 km/h wind gust was recorded at 2:30 pm at Delamere Weapons Range.

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