Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Lasseter and Simpson districts.

Issued at 5:20 pm Sunday, 10 November 2024.

Gusty severe thunderstorms expected about the far southern Lasseter this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A line of gusty severe thunderstorms are currently located near Giles in Western Australia and are expected to continue heading east into the Lasseter.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Yulara, Kaltukatjara, Kulgera, Curtin Springs and Uluru.

106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Giles Airport at 3:45 pm.

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