Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Carpentaria district.

Issued at 5:33 am Monday, 20 December 2021.
DAMAGING WINDS POSSIBLE WITH STORMS OVER PARTS OF THE CARPENTARIA DISTRICT

Weather Situation: A line of storms to the north of a trough is beginning to intensify as it moves northwards.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mataranka, Larrimah, Minyerri and Carpentaria District south of Ngukurr.

A wind gust of 113 km/h was recently recorded at Centre Island.

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