Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Simpson and Barkly districts.

Issued at 4:02 pm Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible about the southeast, easing tonight.

Weather Situation: A tropical low is positioned about the far southern Simpson district, and is expected to track southwards into South Australia this evening. Rich tropical moisture on the eastern flank of this system is bringing a risk of heavy rainfall.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the eastern Simpson and far southern Barkly forecast districts. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are possible.

These conditions also threaten cattle and other livestock.

Conditions are expected to ease across the southeast Northern Territory overnight tonight, although more isolated thunderstorm activity with locally heavy falls may persist.

Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Jervois and Simpson District east of Finke.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate
* 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
* 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
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au