Severe Weather Warning Issued for Heavy Rainfall and Damaging Winds in Central and Southeast Northern Territory
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 alert for the Simpson, Barkly, and Tanami districts, warning of life-threatening flash flooding and 90 km/h wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Central and 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 Central and Southeast Northern Territory.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Weather Warning (IDD21037) for heavy, locally intense rainfall and damaging winds. This is a top-priority broadcast for residents in central and southeast Northern Territory.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects the Simpson district and parts of the Barkly and Tanami districts. Specific locations that may be impacted include Tennant Creek, Yuendumu, Ali Curung, Ti Tree, and Jervois. The warning for the Lasseter district has been cancelled as severe weather is no longer occurring in that area.
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 during heavy rain, pull over and park with hazard lights on until visibility improves.
- Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current.
- Protect your home from flooding by creating sandbags using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Ensure the safety of pets and livestock.
- Prepare for potential power outages by having an emergency kit ready with a radio, torch, and spare batteries.
- For emergency assistance in floods or storms, contact the NTES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
A tropical low situated between Tennant Creek and Jervois is expected to move south and strengthen. Expected hazards include:
- Heavy Rainfall: Six-hourly totals between 60 and 90 mm, with 24-hourly totals between 100 and 140 mm.
- Intense Rainfall: Locally intense falls may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, with isolated 24-hourly totals reaching up to 200 mm, particularly in the southeastern Barkly and eastern Simpson districts.
- Damaging Winds: Gusts of approximately 90 km/h are possible near showers and thunderstorms.
- Livestock Threat: These conditions pose a significant risk to cattle and other livestock.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 10:56 am ACST on Sunday, 22 February 2026. Severe weather conditions are expected to persist through the day, likely contracting to affect only the Simpson district by Monday evening. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 5:00 pm ACST Sunday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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