Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Barkly, Simpson, and Tanami Districts: Heavy Rainfall Expected
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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 issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Northern Territory, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Northern Territory.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning (IDD21033) for heavy rainfall. This is a top priority message for immediate broadcast, affecting residents in the Northern Territory.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the Barkly, Tanami, and Simpson forecast districts. Specific locations identified as being at risk include the Barkly District to the west of Tennant Creek.
Expected Conditions
A very moist airmass combined with a convergence area is generating slow-moving thunderstorms across the region. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours. Heavier falls are expected to develop about the Tanami and Barkly districts this afternoon.
What You Should Do
The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to take the following precautions:
- Driving Safety: Slow down and turn your headlights on. If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears. Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current.
- Flood Protection: Create your own sandbags using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
- Property and Safety: Secure loose outside objects and ensure pets and animals are safe. Avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten.
- Emergency Contact: For emergency help in floods, storms, and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 5:21 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 8:25 pm.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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