NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Advice – Decreasing Threat
THIS IS UPDATE: 7 – Decreasing
LOCATIONS: Barkly and Simpson districts.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – Decreasing Threat.
ACTION STATEMENTS:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and currentStay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as liveStay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterwaysFor emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.Do not enter flood watersKeep clear of fallen powerlinesBe careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debrisIn a life threatening situation call 000Take extra care on the roads, visit here for latest road conditionsDrive slowly and be aware of emergency services personnel who are still working in the areaBe aware of potentially contaminated water supplies
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 1:26 am Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation: An unstable airmass is in place through central parts of the Territory, which has resulted in severe thunderstorms continuing into the evening.
Severe storms are slowly moving to the northeast and are likely to begin to
ease in the late evening.
This warning is now cancelled.
