Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Darwin and Palmerston in Daly District
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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 high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in parts of the Daly district, including Darwin and Palmerston.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Daly 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 Daly District, 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 alert for residents in parts of the Daly forecast district, classified with a high severity level.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers parts of the Daly district. Locations that may be affected include Darwin and Palmerston. Overnight thunderstorms have already produced heavy rainfall about coastal Darwin, creating hazardous conditions.
What You Should Do
The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to take the following immediate actions:
- 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.
- Flood Protection: Create your own sandbags if there is flooding by using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
- General Safety: Secure loose outside objects and ensure pets and animals are safe. Avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten.
- Water Hazards: Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current.
- Emergency Help: For emergency help in floods and storms, contact the NTES on 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area. These conditions are expected to continue over the next several hours following significant overnight rainfall in coastal areas.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 5:06 am ACST on Saturday, 21 March 2026. The alert is currently active, with the next update scheduled to be issued by 8:10 am. If severe thunderstorms develop specifically in Darwin City and Outer Darwin, a more detailed warning will be issued.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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