Severe Weather Warning Cancelled for Simpson District, Northern Territory

Alert Details

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a cancellation of the Severe Weather Warning (IDD21037) for the Simpson forecast district. The cancellation was officially issued at 12:57 pm ACST on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

Affected Areas

This cancellation applies to the Simpson district in the Northern Territory. Heavy rainfall that previously impacted the southern parts of the region has now eased.

What You Should Do

While the formal warning has been cancelled, the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) advises residents to remain vigilant and follow these safety steps:

• Pull over if it is raining heavily and visibility is poor; park with hazard lights on until the rain clears.
• Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Stay away from fallen power lines, as they should always be treated as live and dangerous.
• For emergency help in floods or storms, contact the NTES at 132 500.

Expected Conditions

A rich tropical airmass previously extended over the center of the country with a surface trough through southern parts of the state, which brought heavy rainfall to the area. Although the primary threat has eased, the risk of isolated heavy falls with showers and thunderstorms may persist into the evening. If these conditions develop, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will be issued as necessary.

Timeline

The warning was cancelled at 12:57 pm on March 17, 2026. No further warnings are expected to be issued for this specific event.