Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Carpentaria, Gregory, Barkly and Tanami districts.

Issued at 9:41 pm Monday, 22 December 2025.

Isolated heavy falls continuing tonight in the northern interior.

Weather Situation
slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing tonight within a very moist airmass near a weak low pressure system.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Carpentaria, Gregory, Barkly and Tanami
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Elliott, Kalkarindji, Larrimah, Daly Waters, Top Springs and Daguragu.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Arnhem district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
85mm recorded at Conways (east of Katherine) in the 2 hours to 7:25pm
Cancellation for the following areas:
Arnhem

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

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:45 am Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Carpentaria, Gregory, Barkly and Tanami districts.

Issued at 9:41 pm Monday, 22 December 2025.

Isolated heavy falls continuing tonight in the northern interior.

Weather Situation
slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing tonight within a very moist airmass near a weak low pressure system.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Carpentaria, Gregory, Barkly and Tanami
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Elliott, Kalkarindji, Larrimah, Daly Waters, Top Springs and Daguragu.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Arnhem district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
85mm recorded at Conways (east of Katherine) in the 2 hours to 7:25pm
Cancellation for the following areas:
Arnhem

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

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:45 am Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Barkly And Carpentaria Coastal Rivers
Issued at 01:46 PM ACST on Monday 22 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 1
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BARKLY AND CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Robinson River
Calvert River
Barkly

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:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM ACST on Tuesday 23 December 2025.