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Heavy rain, hail and ferocious wind speeds of 96km/h lash Alice Springs
A damaging storm cell has caused a blackout in Alice Springs after it raged through Central Australia this afternoon. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)
The Bureau of Meteorology says "severe thunderstorms" have brought heavy rains and damaging winds to Alice Springs.
The Hilton DoubleTree is among the properties damaged, with parts of its roof collapsing in during the storm.
The weather bureau says more storms are possible through the week and emergency services are urging locals to remain vigilant.
Thousands of homes are without power after a surprise storm brought wind speeds of almost 100km/h to Central Australia, pulling down trees and damaging properties.
NT Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Tanami district.
Issued at 6:28 pm Sunday, 11 October 2026.
Severe thunderstorms about the southeast Tanami.
Weather Situation: Northerly winds bring an influx of moisture to
the central NT, which combined with instability to the east of a
weak surface trough will promote the development of isolated severe
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area about the southeast Tanami over the next several
hours.
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
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