A broad trough extends over central parts of the Northern Territory, with an embedded low deepening over the southeast Barkly District. This system is likely to be slow-moving over the next few days, bringing widespread heavy rainfall, with isolated heavier falls across the Flood Watch Area. This rainfall will result in river and creek level rises and areas of flooding from Saturday across the Barkly and Georgina River catchments. In the MacDonnell Ranges, Finke River, Stephenson Creek, Simpson Desert, and Central Desert catchments, flooding is possible from Monday onwards.
Catchments are already wet across the Flood Watch Area and will respond to further rainfall.
The accumulated rainfall over the next few days will be significant. River and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are expected across parts of the Flood Watch Area. These conditions are likely to affect road access in many areas in the coming days. Some communities will become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
