LOCATIONS: Parts of Daly, Carpentaria, Arnhem and districts.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - Stay up to date in case the situation changes
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 11:03 pm Monday, 19 January 2026.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Heavy rainfallPossible flash floodingPossible disruption to essential supplies like electricity, water, and gas
WHAT TO DO:
Prepare your household emergency plan and kit nowStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]Avoid the area - do not enter flood watersFor emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation:
A very moist airmass and weak convergence in the western Top End is driving shower and thunderstorm activity with the risk of heavy falls.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Pine Creek and Kakadu National Park south of Cooinda.
CULLEN RIVER RECORDED 113MM IN THE 2 HOURS TO 10:45pm CST.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
Slow down and turn your headlights onCreate your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your homeSecure loose outside objectsEnsure pets and animals are safeAvoid remaining in the open when storms threatenPull 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 currentFor emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au]
