Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 11:02 am Friday, 6 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible about the western Top End today, becoming likely tonight.

Weather Situation: A tropical low is positioned about the central Top End, embedded within a trough extending into the Carpentaria. The low is expected to remain slow-moving over the next 24 hours, with broad areas of heavy rainfall on its northwestern flank.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Daly, far western Arnhem and northwestern parts of the Katherine region. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 90 to 140 mm are possible during the day today, becoming likely this evening.

There is high degree of uncertainty regarding the progression of heavy rainfall over the Top End into Saturday. However the most likely outcome is a slow westwards progression of areas of heavy rainfall tonight, and a gradual easing through Saturday.

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

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

104 mm of rainfall was recorded at Edith Falls Ridge in the 6 hours to 7:21 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