9 October 2026
THIS IS UPDATE #: 1
LOCATION/S: Simpson, Lasseter, Tanami and Barkly districts.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 3:15 pm Friday, 9 October 2026.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Possible Large Hailstones
WHAT TO DO:
Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [https://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]
For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation: Instability and warm temperatures ahead of a cold front moving eastwards across the south of the
NT will lead to the development of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Strong winds in the upper
atmosphere will lend support to some of these storms becoming severe.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next
several hours. Locations which may be affected include Alice Springs, Arltunga, Ti Tree, Santa Teresa and Simpson
District east of Finke.
