Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Daly and Gregory districts.

Issued at 5:03 pm Sunday, 11 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have developed in the southwestern Top End.

Weather Situation: A warm, moist and unstable atmosphere combined with a surface trough has triggered thunderstorms in the southwestern Top End.

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

94 km/h wind gust was observed at Bradshaw at 4:48pm.

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