Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The Southern And Eastern Inland Areas
Issued at 08:57 AM ACST on Thursday 19 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 23
NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges
Simpson Desert
No further flooding expected in the following catchment(s): Finke and Stephenson, MacDonnell Ranges and Simpson Desert
For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood
Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.securent.nt.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.
Forecast
Alice Springs (23.7004°S, 133.8809°E, 576m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy throughout the Territory. A medium to high chance of showers and thunderstorms N of Tennant Creek, decreasing to a slight to medium chance of showers elsewhere. Light to moderate SE winds, tending SE/SW over the Top End.
Forecast for Alice Springs (23.7004°S, 133.8809°E, 576m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 18° 19° 19° 19° 19° 18° 19° Maximum 27° 28° 30° 31° 32° 32° 32° Chance of rain 70% 40% 10% 20% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 15
(km/h)19
(km/h)18
(km/h)20
(km/h)19
(km/h)21
(km/h)13
(km/h)18
(km/h)12
(km/h)17
(km/h)10
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(km/h)9
(km/h)22
(km/h)Wind direction SSE SSE SSE ESE ESE ESE ESE E E E ESE SE ESE SE Relative humidity 89% 61% 85% 61% 75% 49% 72% 44% 61% 37% 53% 32% 51% 35% Dew point 19°C 19°C 19°C 20°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 16°C 14°C 14°C 13°C 15°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Alice Springs (23.7004°S, 133.8809°E, 576m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:15am CST 6:38am CST 6:46pm CST 7:09pm CST 7:32am CST 7:25pm CST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
