Storm - Darwin City and Outer Darwin - Advice
9 March 2026
THIS IS UPDATE: 1 - NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Storm Advice
LOCATION/S: Darwin City and Outer Darwin
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
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
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 9 March 2026 at 11:44am
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Torrential rainPossible flash floodingPossible disruption to essential supplies like electricity, water, and gas
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 11:45 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Humpty Doo and Noonamah.
This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Koolpinyah and McMinns Lagoon by 12:15 pm and Howard Springs by 12:45 pm.
