Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

Marine Wind Warning Summary for the Northern Territory

Issued at 08:32 AM CST on Thursday 05 March 2026
for the period until midnight CST Friday 06 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Thursday 05 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Arafura Coast, Gove Peninsula Coast and Roper Groote Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 06 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Beagle Bonaparte Coast, North Tiwi Coast, Van Diemen Gulf, Arafura Coast, Gove Peninsula Coast and Darwin Harbour

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 2:30 pm CST Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River
Issued at 01:34 PM ACST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BESWICK BRIDGE FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
Recent moderate rainfall across the Roper and Waterhouse catchments has resulted in river level rises along the Waterhouse River. Further moderate rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may lead to further river level rises and moderate flooding at Beswick Bridge from early Thursday morning.
Continued rainfall associated with the monsoon trough is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises. This situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.

Waterhouse River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Waterhouse River.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 6.21 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (7.70 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (8.10 m) from early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.securent.nt.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM ACST on Thursday 05 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),2.22,steady,12:30 pm Wed 04/03/26
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,6.21,rising,1:15 pm Wed 04/03/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte, North West Coastal And Carpentaria Coastal River Catchments
Issued at 12:05 PM ACST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE, NORTH WEST COASTAL AND CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Walker River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Towns River
Limmen Bight River
Rosie River
McArthur River
Robinson River
Calvert River
Settlement Creek

Flood warning is current for the following catchment: Upper Victoria

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.securent.nt.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM ACST on Thursday 05 March 2026.