Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Forecast for 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 high-severity warning for the Simpson district, forecasting heavy rainfall up to 100mm and potential flash flooding due to a slow-moving tropical low.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Simpson District, 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 Simpson District, Northern Territory.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Weather Warning (IDD21037) for heavy rainfall. The alert was issued at 10:31 am ACST on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, for residents in the Simpson district of the Northern Territory.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the Simpson district, specifically locations east of Finke. The Bureau noted that severe weather is no longer occurring in the Barkly and Tanami districts, and the previous warnings for those areas have been cancelled.
What You Should Do
The Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outside objects and seek shelter as conditions deteriorate.
- If driving in heavy rain, pull over and park with hazard lights on until visibility improves.
- Do not drive into water of unknown depth or current.
- Use pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand to create sandbags for protecting doorways.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, and waterways.
- Ensure the safety of pets and livestock.
- Prepare for potential power outages with an emergency kit containing a radio, torch, and first aid supplies.
- For emergency assistance, contact the NTES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
A slow-moving tropical low situated over the southeast is bringing rich tropical moisture to the region. Heavy rainfall is forecast, which may lead to flash flooding. Expected rainfall totals include:
- Six-hour totals: 25 mm to 75 mm.
- 24-hour totals: 50 mm to 100 mm.
These conditions pose a specific threat to cattle and other livestock in the region. Separate flood watches or warnings may also be in effect for the area.
Timeline
The heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Tuesday before gradually easing throughout Wednesday. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 5:00 pm ACST Tuesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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