Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancelled for Barkly and Simpson Districts
This alert is no longer in effect.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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