Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones for parts of Simpson, Tanami and Lasseter districts. Issued at 3:44 pm Monday, 24 August 2026. Severe thunderstorms are likely to affect the Alice Springs area shortly. Weather Situation A trough is triggering isolated severe thunderstorms over the southern NT this afternoon. These storms are generally moving towards the east and are likely to continue into the evening. DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas: Simpson, Lasseter and Tanami Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Simpson district. Locations which may be affected include Alice Springs, Santa Teresa and Simpson District east of Finke. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Tanami, Simpson and Lasseter districts. Locations which may be affected include Yuendumu and south west Tanami District near WA border. 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 The next warning is due to be issued by 6:45 pm. 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.