Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 3:43 pm CST on Friday 25 August 2023.

Bushfires NT and NT Fire and Rescue Service advise you to:
- Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
- Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station,
www.securent.nt.gov.au, and www.bom.gov.au.
- Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For Saturday 26 August:

Catastrophic Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather district:
Barkly North

Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts:
Gregory and Darwin and Adelaide River

Weather Situation
Warm and very dry conditions with moderate southeasterly winds over affected areas, fresh and gusty at times in the morning and afternoon period. Winds strong at times during the morning in the western Barkly North District.
Afternoon sea breezes over the northwest Top End near coastal areas.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.securent.nt.gov.au.


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