Fire Weather Warning: Darwin and Adelaide River Districts (Sep 16, 2026)

Source: BOM · Northern Territory

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Extreme Fire Danger warning issued for the Darwin and Adelaide River fire weather district in the Northern Territory.

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Record type
Fire Weather Warning
Affected area
Northern Territory
Issued
September 16, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

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Alert Details

A Fire Weather Warning (warning_id: IDD20320) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology for the Darwin and Adelaide River fire weather district. The warning was issued at 3:40 pm CST on Wednesday 16 September 2026 and is a renewal with high severity.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Darwin and Adelaide River fire weather district in the Northern Territory.

What You Should Do

Bushfires NT and NT Fire and Rescue Service advise residents to action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.securent.nt.gov.au, and www.bom.gov.au. Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

Expected Conditions

Hot conditions with moderate to fresh and gusty east to southeast winds are resulting in elevated fire dangers.

Timeline

The warning is in effect for the rest of Wednesday 16 September 2026 and Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for Thursday 17 September 2026. The warning expires at 2026-09-17T01:10:46Z. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am CST Thursday.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
Extreme Fire Danger warning issued for the Darwin and Adelaide River fire weather district in the Northern Territory.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern Territory. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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