Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Barkly district.

Issued at 5:06 pm Friday, 24 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed in the Barkly district this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass is producing severe thunderstorms in central parts of the state this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tennant Creek, Brunette Downs and Barkly District east of Tennant Creek.

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