LOCATION/S: Parts of Gregory, Tanami and Barkly districts
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 8:04 am Wednesday, 4 February 2026
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Torrential rainPossible flash-flooding
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:
A low-pressure system combined with a very moist atmosphere is triggering persistent slow moving showers and thunderstorms this morning. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Lajamanu, Supplejack Downs and Gregory District west of Daguragu. 99mm was recorded at Lajamanu in the 6 hours to 07:15am.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
Slow down and turn your headlights onSecure 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 current
