Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Lasseter and parts of Simpson districts.

Issued at 5:04 pm Wednesday, 12 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed in southwest NT this evening.

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

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

96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Yulara at 5:22 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