Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Simpson and Tanami districts. Issued at 4:54 pm Monday, 24 August 2026. Severe thunderstorms continuing north of Alice Springs this afternoon and evening. Weather Situation A trough has triggered a line of severe thunderstorms moving to the east over the southern NT this afternoon and evening. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Simpson and Tanami Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ti Tree. Cancellation for the following areas: Lasseter 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 7:55 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.