Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Barkly and Simpson districts.

Issued at 2:50 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have developed in parts of the Simpson and Barkly districts.

Weather Situation: A warm and unstable airmass is in place through central parts of the Territory, which has resulted in the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Severe storms are slowly moving to the east and northeast and are likely to persist throughout the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Barrow Creek.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* slow down and turn your headlights on
* create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
* secure loose outside objects
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au