Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Daly, Arnhem and Carpentaria districts.

Issued at 8:14 am Friday, 6 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall is occurring in parts of the Daly District this morning.

Weather Situation: A tropical low about central Top End is driving convection on its eastern flank. The low is expected to become more broad during tomorrow morning and push the convection to the west. A broad area of heavy rainfall is expected to persist into Saturday.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of Daly and far western parts of the Arnhem today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 90 to 140 mm are likely with isolated totals of 180 mm possible.

Rainfall is expected to slowly move to the west today and easing Saturday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Nauiyu, Batchelor, Adelaide River, Pine Creek and Peppimenarti.

111 mm was recorded at Birdie Creek in the 6 hours to 7:16 am.

104mm was recorded at Edith Falls Ridge in the 6 hours to 07:21 am.

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