LOCATION/S: Simpson & Barkly districts.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 8:27 pm Monday, 12 October 2026.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Possible Large HailstonesHeavy RainDamaging Winds
WHAT TO DO:
Secure loose outside objectsEnsure pets and animals are safeSlow down and turn your headlights onCreate 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 homeAvoid 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 currentStay 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 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation: A surface trough coincides with a warm and unstable airmass in southern parts of the Territory, which has resulted in the continued severe thunderstorms this evening.
Severe storms are currently moving to the east and are
likely to persist throughout the evening over areas of Simpson and Barkly districts.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Arltunga, Jervois, Kulgera, Finke and Simpson District east of Finke.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Alice Springs at 3:44pm.
