Local Weather

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

Marine Wind Warning Summary for the Northern Territory

Issued at 02:30 AM CST on Saturday 21 March 2026
for the period until midnight CST Sunday 22 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 21 March
Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Roper Groote Coast
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Arafura Coast and Gove Peninsula Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 22 March
Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Roper Groote Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Arafura Coast and Gove Peninsula Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 8:30 am 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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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map – Nt
Issued at 01:23 AM CST on Saturday 21 March 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 10:55 AM ACST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 2
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE TOP END FROM SUNDAY

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
Tiwi Islands
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Mary River
Wildman River
South Alligator River
East Alligator River
Goomadeer River
Liverpool River
Blyth River
Goyder River
Buckingham River
Koolatong River
Walker River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Groote Eylandt

Major flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Katherine, Lower Daly and Waterhouse. A tropical cyclone advice is current for parts of the NT.

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 Saturday 21 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:42 AM ACST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 27

PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT DALY POLICE STATION
Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station, where river levels peaked at 16.42 m during Sunday morning which was above the 1998 flood level (16.25 m).
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall over parts of Daly river catchment in the next few days.
The river level is expected to remain above the major flood level for the remainder of the week and into next week. Renewed rises are possible from Sunday with forecast rainfall.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of Top End including Daly River catchment. A tropical cyclone advise is also current for parts of NT.

Lower Daly River:
Prolonged major flooding is continuing along the Daly River at Daly Police Station.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 15.14 m and falling slowly, with major flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to remain above the major flood level (14.00 m) for the remainder of the week and into next week. Renewed river level rises are possible from Sunday, with forecast rainfall.

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 11:30 AM ACST on Saturday 21 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,20.13,steady,9:30 am Fri 20/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,6.01,rising,10:30 am Fri 20/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,18.16,steady,9:45 am Fri 20/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,15.14,falling,9:45 am Fri 20/03/26

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, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 09:57 AM ACST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 41

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NITMILUK CENTRE FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY AND AT KATHERINE BRIDGE FROM MONDAY MORNING
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall to parts of the Top End. Forecast rain from late Saturday may cause significant and rapid river level rises across the Katherine River catchment. The river level at Nitmiluk Centre is expected to exceed the minor flood level Sunday morning, and may exceed the moderate and major flood levels from overnight Sunday into Monday, and the river level at Katherine Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level overnight Sunday into Monday, and may exceed the moderate and major flood levels from Monday morning.
This situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Top End including the Katherine River catchment. A Tropical Cyclone Advice is also current for parts of the Northern Territory.

Katherine River Gorge Road:
Major flooding is possible along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 2.62 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Sunday morning. The river may exceed the moderate (5.50 m) and major (6.50 m) flood level overnight Sunday into Monday.

Katherine Town:
Major flooding is possible along the Katherine River at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 11.63 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (16.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may exceed the moderate (16.5 m) and major (17.5 m) flood level from Monday morning. Further rises are possible.

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 10:30 AM ACST on Saturday 21 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.30,steady,7:40 am Fri 20/03/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,2.37,falling,9:45 am Fri 20/03/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,2.62,falling,9:21 am Fri 20/03/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,11.63,falling,9:41 am Fri 20/03/26

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, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River
Issued at 09:27 AM ACST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BESWICK BRIDGE FROM SUNDAY WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall to parts of the Top End. Forecast rain from late Saturday may cause significant and rapid river level rises across the Waterhouse River catchment, where river levels at Beswick Bridge are likely to exceed minor flood level overnight Saturday into Sunday and may exceed the major flood level from Sunday.
The situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of Top End including Waterhouse and Roper River catchments. A tropical cyclone advise is also current for parts of NT.

Waterhouse River:
Rapid river rises and major flooding may develop along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge from Sunday.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 5.83 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.70 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may exceed the major flood level (8.70 m) during Sunday, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

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 11:00 AM ACST on Saturday 21 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),2.78,steady,6:30 am Fri 20/03/26
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,5.83,falling,9:15 am Fri 20/03/26

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.