Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Gregory district.

Issued at 12:51 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and damaging winds continuing over the Gregory district this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A monsoon trough combines with a very humid atmosphere to produce isolated severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts over parts of the Northern Territory today.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gregory
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Timber Creek.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Daly and Carpentaria districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
63 mm was recorded at Bradshaw (Angallari Valley) in the 40 minutes to 10:02am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Daly,Carpentaria

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 3:55 pm.
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 And Damaging Winds

for parts of Gregory district.

Issued at 12:51 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and damaging winds continuing over the Gregory district this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A monsoon trough combines with a very humid atmosphere to produce isolated severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts over parts of the Northern Territory today.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gregory
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Timber Creek.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Daly and Carpentaria districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
63 mm was recorded at Bradshaw (Angallari Valley) in the 40 minutes to 10:02am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Daly,Carpentaria

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 3:55 pm.
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

Flood Watch For The Western Top End Rivers
Issued at 10:59 AM ACST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM TODAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Tiwi Islands
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Mary River
Wildman River
South Alligator River
East Alligator River
Waterhouse River

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 11:00 AM ACST on Sunday 18 January 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Daly, Tiwi and Arnhem districts.

Issued at 9:49 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Weather Situation
A tropical low (16U) is forecast to develop within the monsoon trough later this weekend. 16U is slow to form and there is large uncertainty with the progression of its developmental phase over the Top End. The heaviest falls are now expected to be offshore of the western Daly coast.
Isolated heavy rainfall may occur within thunderstorms throughout the weekend and a severe thunderstorm warning will be issued should those conditions eventuate.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Daly, Tiwi and Arnhem
This warning is now cancelled.
Flood watches remain in place for Western Top End Rivers. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest warnings, including any future severe thunderstorm warnings.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Daly, Tiwi and Arnhem districts.

Issued at 9:49 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Weather Situation
A tropical low (16U) is forecast to develop within the monsoon trough later this weekend. 16U is slow to form and there is large uncertainty with the progression of its developmental phase over the Top End. The heaviest falls are now expected to be offshore of the western Daly coast.
Isolated heavy rainfall may occur within thunderstorms throughout the weekend and a severe thunderstorm warning will be issued should those conditions eventuate.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Daly, Tiwi and Arnhem
This warning is now cancelled.
Flood watches remain in place for Western Top End Rivers. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest warnings, including any future severe thunderstorm warnings.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for the Northern Territory

Issued at 08:30 AM CST on Saturday 17 January 2026
for the period until midnight CST Sunday 18 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 17 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Beagle Bonaparte Coast, North Tiwi Coast, Van Diemen Gulf, Arafura Coast and Darwin Harbour

Wind Warnings for Sunday 18 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Beagle Bonaparte Coast, North Tiwi Coast, Van Diemen Gulf and Arafura Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 2:30 pm CST Saturday.
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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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