Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Daly, Arnhem, and Carpentaria Districts
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BOM issued it on April 4, 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 high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Northern Territory, with heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Territory
- Issued
- April 4, 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 alert is designated as a top priority for immediate broadcast for residents in the western Top End.
Affected Areas
The warning applies to parts of the Daly, Arnhem, and Carpentaria forecast districts. Specific locations that may be impacted include Nauiyu, Pine Creek, and the area of Kakadu National Park south of Cooinda.
Expected Conditions
A very humid airmass is currently triggering thunderstorms across the region. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
What You Should Do
The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to take the following safety actions:
- Drive with Caution: 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.
- Flood Protection: Create your own sandbags if flooding is imminent by using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand, placing them around doorways to protect your home.
- Secure Property: Secure loose outside objects and ensure pets and animals are safe.
- Seek Shelter: Avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten.
- Avoid Floodwaters: Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
- Emergency Contact: For emergency help in floods, storms, and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 1:23 am Friday, 20 March 2026. Conditions are expected to persist for the next several hours. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 4:25 am.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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