Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Carpentaria, Gregory and Barkly districts. Issued at 9:52 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025. Severe thunderstorms are continuing over central and northern areas this evening. Weather Situation A low, located over the Barkly, and trough of low pressure, combines with a very humid airmass to produce showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Carpentaria, Gregory and Barkly Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Larrimah. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Arnhem district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 49 mm was recorded at Yeuralba Ridge in the 30 minutes to 5:57 pm. Cancellation for the following areas: Arnhem The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should: * slow down and turn your headlights on * create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home * 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 The next warning is due to be issued by 12:55 am Wednesday. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. 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.