Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancelled for Barkly and Simpson Districts

Source: BOM · Barkly and Simpson Districts, Northern Territory

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled a severe thunderstorm warning for the Barkly and Simpson districts as heavy rainfall eases across the Northern Territory.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Barkly and Simpson Districts, Northern Territory
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Barkly and Simpson Districts, Northern Territory.

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a cancellation for the Severe Thunderstorm Warning previously in effect for the Northern Territory. The cancellation was officially issued at 10:48 am local time on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Affected Areas

The cancellation of the warning applies to the following geographic regions:

  • Barkly District
  • Simpson District

What You Should Do

Although the immediate severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled, the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to maintain safety precautions:

  • Avoid Driving: Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
  • Power Line Safety: Stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
  • Waterways: Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
  • Emergency Help: For assistance in floods, storms, and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.

Expected Conditions

Meteorologists report that the heavy rainfall which prompted the initial alert has eased. While this specific severe thunderstorm warning is now cancelled, the Bureau notes that other weather warnings may still be current for the region.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 10:48 am on Monday, March 2, 2026. The warning is considered cancelled as of the issue time, with the easing of hazardous rainfall conditions.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled a severe thunderstorm warning for the Barkly and Simpson districts as heavy rainfall eases across 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 "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Barkly and Simpson Districts, Northern Territory. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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