Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

Marine Wind Warning Summary for the Northern Territory

Issued at 05:33 PM 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 8:30 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, Northern Territory
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte, North West Coastal And Carpentaria Coastal River Catchments
Issued at 05:33 PM CST on Thursday 05 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 8
*Re-issued, updated with current flood warnings*
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE, NORTH WEST COASTAL AND CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS
A weak tropical low 31U that developed in the Gulf of Carpentaria is expected to move slowly westwards over the Top End later this week and into the weekend. Heavy rainfall associated with 31U is most likely on the western side of the low and will transition from coastal areas near the southeast Top End and Carpentaria Districts, into parts of the Darwin & Adelaide River, Daly, and coastal parts of the Gregory Districts into the weekend. Showers and thunderstorms will be more frequent around the low, but there is still uncertainty in its exact track and timing.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are wet from recent rainfall.
Rainfall may cause significant water level rises in rivers and creeks as well as prolonged overland flooding and ponding. Roads may become impassable. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

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

A moderate flood warning is current for the Waterhouse River. A minor flood warning is current for the Katherine River.

See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's current warning products.
More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood Watch Areas are available at www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml .

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 https://securent.nt.gov.au/.}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 pm CST on Friday 06 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Victoria River
Issued at 11:00 AM ACST on Thursday 05 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT KALKARINDJI
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the upper Victoria River at Kalkarindji.
Further showers are forecast for the Victoria River catchment over the next few days. The situation is being monitored and forecasts and warnings will be issued as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.

Upper Victoria River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the upper Victoria River.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is currently at 5.55 m and falling, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Victoria River at Kalkarindji,5.55,falling,10:45 am Thu 05/03/26
Wickham River at Williams Crossing,5.09,steady,10:45 am Thu 05/03/26
Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing,11.54,rising,10:45 am Thu 05/03/26
Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing,14.46,rising,10:45 am Thu 05/03/26

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.