The Northern Territory Government and the Bureau of Meteorology are urging Territorians to prepare for the 2026-27 Higher Risk Weather Season, which runs from October until April 2027.
Severe weather can occur anywhere in the Territory, and even relatively localised events can have significant impacts on homes, businesses and communities.
The Higher Risk Weather Season can bring tropical lows, tropical cyclones, severe storms and heavy rainfall across the Territory. These hazards can lead to flooding, damaging winds, fallen trees, power outages and disruption to communities. Last season demonstrated that severe weather can impact any part of the Northern Territory, from coastal communities to inland regions.
Now is the time for Territorians and visitors to:
Review and replenish emergency kits with essentials such as water, non-perishable food, medications, and important documents.Prepare a household emergency plan using templates available at SecureNT here.Prepare your property by clearing gutters, trimming trees, and securing ing loose items.Stay informed by checking SecureNT here for the latest warnings and advice.Familiarise yourself with the Australian Warning System here.
To support community preparedness ahead of the Higher Risk Weather Season, NT Fire and Emergency Services is launching a public awareness campaign encouraging Territorians to understand local risks, prepare emergency plans and emergency kits, and stay informed through official warning channels.
NT Fire and Emergency Services also provides free hazard briefings to businesses, government agencies, community groups and high schools. To book, visit: here
Power and Water has also undertaken extensive preparations ahead of the Higher Risk Weather Season, including readiness activities designed to support essential services during severe weather events.
The preparedness campaign forms part of NT Fire and Emergency Services’ annual Higher Risk Weather Season readiness program and follows a range of planning, training and preparedness activities undertaken across the Territory ahead of the season.
