Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Daly, Arnhem, Carpentaria and Gregory districts.

Issued at 2:24 pm Sunday, 6 March 2022.

Gusty thunderstorms are moving through the Top End and Gregory Districts

A line of thunderstorms are moving towards the west at about 40 km/hr

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Katherine, Pine Creek, Cooinda, Timber Creek, Yarralin and Dorisvale.

30 knots gusts have been recorded at Victoria River Downs at 02:10 pm LT.

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