Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

Marine Wind Warning Summary for the Northern Territory

Issued at 02:30 AM CST on Thursday 05 March 2026
for the period until midnight CST Friday 06 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Thursday 05 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Arafura Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 06 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Beagle Bonaparte Coast, North Tiwi Coast, Van Diemen Gulf, Arafura Coast, Gove Peninsula Coast and Darwin Harbour

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 8:30 am CST Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Victoria River
Issued at 12:21 PM ACST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KALKARINDJI
Recent moderate rainfall across the upper Victoria River catchment has caused renewed rises and minor flooding at Kalkarindji.
Continued rainfall associated with the monsoon trough is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises. The situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.

Upper Victoria River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the upper Victoria River.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is currently at 9.32 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji may peak near 9.60 m Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 warning will be issued by 12:00 PM ACST on Thursday 05 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Victoria River at Kalkarindji,9.32,rising,12:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Wickham River at Williams Crossing,3.93,steady,12:15 pm Wed 04/03/26
Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing,10.34,rising,11:45 am Wed 04/03/26
Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing,11.01,rising,6:45 am Wed 04/03/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte, North West Coastal And Carpentaria Coastal River Catchments
Issued at 12:05 PM ACST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE, NORTH WEST COASTAL AND CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Walker River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Towns River
Limmen Bight River
Rosie River
McArthur River
Robinson River
Calvert River
Settlement Creek

Flood warning is current for the following catchment: Upper Victoria

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 Thursday 05 March 2026.