Severe Weather Warning for NT

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Barkly and Simpson districts. Issued at 8:32 pm Friday, 9 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms have eased. Weather Situation Thunderstorms continue, but no longer pose a risk of severity. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Barkly and Simpson This warning is now cancelled. 2 cm hailstones reported at Alice Springs around 3:50 pm. The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should: * avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current * stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live * stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways * for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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. [close]