Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Heavy Rainfall in Daly District, Northern Territory

Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). This is a top-priority alert for immediate broadcast, issued at 11:42 am Monday, 9 March 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers residents in parts of the Daly forecast district in the Northern Territory.

What You Should Do

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

• Drive Safely: Slow down and turn your headlights on. Pull over and use hazard lights if heavy rain prevents visibility.
• Protect Property: Create your own sandbags using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand to protect doorways. Secure loose outside objects.
• Safety Measures: Ensure pets and animals are safe and avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten.
• Flood Safety: Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current.
• Emergency Contact: For emergency help in floods, storms, and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.

Expected Conditions

A stationary trough over the central Top End has triggered a line of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms. These severe thunderstorms 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 11:42 am on Monday, 9 March 2026. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 2:45 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Darwin City or Outer Darwin, a more detailed warning will be issued for those specific areas.