Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Simpson District, NT

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall. This top-priority alert was issued at 3:48 am Monday, 23 February 2026, for residents in the Simpson district of the Northern Territory.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers parts of the Simpson district. Locations that may be impacted by the storm activity include Alice Springs and Santa Teresa.

What You Should Do

The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to take the following precautions:

• Slow down and turn your headlights on if driving.
• Create your own sandbags to protect your home from flooding by using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand.
• Secure loose outside objects and ensure pets and animals are safe.
• Avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten.
• 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.
• For emergency help in floods or storms, contact the NTES on 132 500.

Expected Conditions

A moist airmass associated with a tropical Low over the Simpson district is producing severe thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 3:48 am on Monday, 23 February 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 6:50 am. Residents are encouraged to monitor local broadcasts and check for further updates.