Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Simpson district. Issued at 9:01 am Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Heavy rainfall has eased around Alice Springs, but may continue further to the southeast. Refer to the Severe Weather Warning. Weather Situation A moist airmass combined with a tropical low in the south of the state caused periods of heavy rainfall around Alice Springs this morning. but storms have now eased. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Simpson This warning is now cancelled. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is also current for southern parts of the Simpson district. For more information please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts 82.0 mm was recorded at Bond Springs Turnoff in the 6 hours to 8:40 am. 71.0 mm was recorded at Wigley Gorge in the 6 hours to 8:19 am. 67.0 mm was recorded at Mount Lloyd in the 6 hours to 7:18 am. 77.0 mm was recorded at Colyer Creek in the 6 hours to 7:06 am. 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.