Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancelled for Barkly and Simpson Districts

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a cancellation for the Severe Thunderstorm Warning previously in effect for the Northern Territory. The cancellation was officially issued at 10:48 am local time on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Affected Areas

The cancellation of the warning applies to the following geographic regions:

• Barkly District
• Simpson District

What You Should Do

Although the immediate severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled, the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to maintain safety precautions:

• Avoid Driving: Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
• Power Line Safety: Stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
• Waterways: Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
• Emergency Help: For assistance in floods, storms, and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.

Expected Conditions

Meteorologists report that the heavy rainfall which prompted the initial alert has eased. While this specific severe thunderstorm warning is now cancelled, the Bureau notes that other weather warnings may still be current for the region.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 10:48 am on Monday, March 2, 2026. The warning is considered cancelled as of the issue time, with the easing of hazardous rainfall conditions.