Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Carpentaria, Gregory, Barkly and Tanami districts. Issued at 3:13 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025. Isolated heavy falls continuing this morning in the northern interior. Weather Situation Slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing early this morning within a very moist airmass near a weak low pressure system. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Carpentaria, Gregory, Barkly and Tanami 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 Elliott, Kalkarindji, Lajamanu, Top Springs, Daguragu and Renner Springs. 85mm recorded at Conways (east of Katherine) in the 2 hours to 7:25pm Monday. 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 6:15 am. 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.