Storm Alert Issued for Barkly & Simpson Districts

NT Government

THIS IS UPDATE: 2 - NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Storm Advice

LOCATIONS: Parts of Simpson and Barkly

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - 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

BOM INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 3:25 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:

Heavy rainPossible flash floodingPossible disruption to essential supplies like electricity, water, and gas

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough through the far southeastern Northern Territory

to produce severe thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall this afternoon.

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 Jervois, Ampilatwatja and Simpson District east of Finke.

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