Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Barkly, Simpson and Lasseter districts.

Issued at 4:32 am Friday, 27 February 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUING IN THE SOUTHEAST, INTENSE FALLS POSSIBLE.

Weather Situation
A slow-moving tropical low is situated over the far southeast of the NT and is expected to move slowly westwards during Friday. Rich tropical moisture surrounding this system is bringing a risk of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Barkly, Simpson and Lasseter
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the far southeastern part of the Barkly district, eastern parts of the Simpson district, spreading west across the far southern NT during today. Six hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are possible. 24 hour rainfall totals between 60 and 130 mm are likely, with isolated totals to 200 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible with slow-moving lines of thunderstorms this morning over the far southeast of Barkly and far east of the Simpson districts. Six hour rainfall totals of around 110 mm are possible.
These conditions also threaten cattle and other livestock.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Jervois, Kulgera, Finke, Alpurrurulam and Simpson District east of Finke.
Locations which may be affected include Alpurrurulam and Simpson District east of Finke.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am ACST Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Barkly, Simpson and Lasseter districts.

Issued at 4:32 am Friday, 27 February 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUING IN THE SOUTHEAST, INTENSE FALLS POSSIBLE.

Weather Situation
A slow-moving tropical low is situated over the far southeast of the NT and is expected to move slowly westwards during Friday. Rich tropical moisture surrounding this system is bringing a risk of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Barkly, Simpson and Lasseter
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the far southeastern part of the Barkly district, eastern parts of the Simpson district, spreading west across the far southern NT during today. Six hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are possible. 24 hour rainfall totals between 60 and 130 mm are likely, with isolated totals to 200 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible with slow-moving lines of thunderstorms this morning over the far southeast of Barkly and far east of the Simpson districts. Six hour rainfall totals of around 110 mm are possible.
These conditions also threaten cattle and other livestock.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Jervois, Kulgera, Finke, Alpurrurulam and Simpson District east of Finke.
Locations which may be affected include Alpurrurulam and Simpson District east of Finke.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am ACST Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Eastern, Central And Western Inland Areas Of The Northern Territory
Issued at 12:30 PM ACST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 9
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges
Simpson Desert
Central Desert
Tanami Desert
Barkly

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 01:30 PM ACST on Friday 27 February 2026.