Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Barkly District in Northern Territory

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall. This is a top priority alert for immediate broadcast, targeting the Barkly forecast district in the Northern Territory.

Affected Areas

The warning covers parts of the Barkly district. Specific locations that may be impacted include:

• Elliott
• Renner Springs
• Brunette Downs
• Barkly District east of Tennant Creek

What You Should Do

The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents and travelers in the warning area to take the following precautions:

• Slow down and turn your vehicle’s headlights on.
• If flooding occurs, create sandbags using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand to protect doorways.
• Secure loose objects outside your home.
• Ensure pets and other animals are safe.
• Avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten.
• If driving and visibility is poor due to heavy rain, pull over and park with hazard lights on until conditions clear.
• Do not drive into water of unknown depth or current.
• For emergency assistance in floods or storms, contact the NTES at 132 500.

Expected Conditions

Slow-moving thunderstorms are developing along a trough in a very moist environment. These storms are likely to produce isolated heavy rainfall through central parts of the Northern Territory. The primary hazard is heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 4:20 am Friday, 27 February 2026. The situation is being monitored, and the next update is scheduled to be issued by 7:20 am. Residents are encouraged to check for other current warnings via the BOM website or local broadcasts.