Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Simpson District, NT
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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 Simpson district, including Alice Springs, as heavy rainfall threatens flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Simpson District, 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 Simpson District, Northern Territory.
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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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