LOCATION/S: Parts of the Barkly and Simpson districts
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family.
WHAT TO DO:
Enact your household emergency plan nowPrepare your property now -secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deterioratePull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clearsAvoid driving into water of unknown depth and currentCreate your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your homeStay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterwaysEnsure pets and animals are safeBe prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kitStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500In a life threatening situation call 000Take extra care on the roads, visit here for latest road conditions
BOM INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 10:47 pm Friday, 20 February 2026.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Destructive windsTorrential rainPossible flash floodingPossible disruption to essential supplies like electricity, water and gas
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation: A tropical low is situated near the Simpson, Barkly and Queensland border region and is expected to move slowly southward and strengthen during the weekend. Rich tropical moisture is feeding into the system, which will bring a broad risk of heavy to locally intense rainfall, especially on its northern and eastern sides. The chance of locally intense rainfall is greatest during the overnight hours.
HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Barkly and Simpson districts. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 55 and 80 mm are likely, with localised falls to 130 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 100 and 150 mm are likely, with localised falls to 220 mm possible.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please refer to here
