Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Bynoe and parts of Cox Peninsula and Litchfield areas.

Issued at 5:31 pm Monday, 7 March 2022.

Weather Situation: A line of thunderstorms has developed south of Darwin.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:30 pm, potential severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Darwin River Dam and Darwin River. They are forecast to affect Kangaroo Flats, the base of Cox Peninsula and the Finniss River by 6:00 pm and Bynoe Harbour and Milne Inlet by 6:30 pm.

Damaging winds are likely.

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