Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancelled for Barkly District, Northern Territory

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a cancellation for the Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDD21033) previously in effect for the Barkly forecast district. The cancellation was officially issued at 9:47 am ACST on Friday, 27 February 2026.

Affected Areas

This cancellation applies to the Barkly district in the Northern Territory. While the warning for central Barkly has been lifted, the Bureau notes that a separate Severe Weather Warning remains current for the southeast parts of the Barkly and parts of the Simpson districts.

What You Should Do

The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to remain vigilant and follow these safety steps:

• Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current.
• Stay away from fallen power lines; they are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• For emergency help in floods, storms, and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.

Expected Conditions

Morning thunderstorm activity has weakened across the central Barkly. However, a very moist environment and a surface trough through central Northern Territory will support further storm activity starting this afternoon. These potential storms may include heavy falls.

Timeline

The warning was cancelled at 9:47 am on Friday, 27 February 2026. Residents are encouraged to monitor local conditions as redevelopment is possible later today.