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: 9:41 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Possible Large HailstonesHeavy RainDamaging Winds
WHAT TO DO:
Slow 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 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]Monitor 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: An unstable airmass is in place through central parts of the Territory, which has resulted in severe thunderstorms continuing into the evening.
Severe storms are slowly moving to the northeast and are likely to begin to
ease in the late evening.
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 Ali Curung, Barrow Creek, Barkly District west of Tennant Creek and Barkly District east of Tennant Creek.
