Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones for parts of Tanami district. Issued at 7:36 pm Thursday, 12 November 2026. Severe thunderstorms continuing over parts of the Tanami. Weather Situation A trough is producing thunderstorms over the southwest this evening, some of which may become severe. DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas: Tanami Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and possible large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tanami Downs and south west Tanami District near WA border. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lasseter district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Cancellation for the following areas: Lasseter 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 10:40 pm Thursday. 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.