Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Barkly and Simpson districts. Issued at 7:09 pm Friday, 9 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds continue over the southern NT. Weather Situation Instability and warm temperatures ahead of a cold front moving eastwards across the south of the NT will lead to the development of scattered thunderstorms this evening. Strong winds in the upper atmosphere will lend support to some of these storms becoming severe. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Barkly and Simpson Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Jervois, Ampilatwatja and Simpson District east of Finke. 2 cm hailstones reported at Alice Springs around 3:50 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 The next warning is due to be issued by 10:10 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.