Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding for Barkly, Lasseter, and Simpson Districts
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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 warning for heavy to intense rainfall across the southeast Northern Territory, with life-threatening flash flooding possible through Saturday.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Northern Territory
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Northern Territory.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Weather Warning (IDD21037) for heavy and locally intense rainfall. This is a high-priority renewal notice for residents in the southeast Northern Territory. The warning highlights the risk of flash flooding driven by a slow-moving tropical low currently situated over the far southeast of the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers parts of the Barkly, Simpson, and Lasseter forecast districts. Specific locations identified as being at risk include:
- Jervois
- Kulgera
- Finke
- Alpurrurulam
- Simpson District east of Finke
What You Should Do
The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to take the following precautions:
- Secure Property: Secure loose outside objects and seek shelter as conditions deteriorate.
- Road Safety: If driving in heavy rain, pull over if visibility is lost and park with hazard lights on until the rain clears. Never drive into water of unknown depth or current.
- Flood Protection: Create sandbags using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand to protect doorways.
- Stay Clear: Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Animal Welfare: Ensure all pets and livestock are in a safe location.
- Emergency Prep: Prepare for potential power outages with an emergency kit containing a radio, torch, spare batteries, and first aid supplies.
- Emergency Contact: For help during floods or storms, contact the NTES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Rich tropical moisture is expected to produce significant rainfall totals:
- Heavy Rainfall: Six-hour totals between 50 and 80 mm are possible, with 24-hour totals likely reaching 80 to 130 mm. Isolated areas may see up to 200 mm.
- Intense Rainfall: Slow-moving thunderstorms may produce intense falls of approximately 110 mm within a six-hour window, leading to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.
- Livestock Impact: These conditions pose a specific threat to cattle and other livestock in the region.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 10:44 am ACST on Friday, February 27, 2026. The tropical low is expected to move slowly west today before shifting south into South Australia over the weekend. Conditions in the southeast Northern Territory are finally expected to ease during Saturday evening. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 5:00 pm ACST Friday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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