Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Simpson district.

Issued at 6:45 am Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in thunderstorms around Alice Springs.

Weather Situation: A moist airmass combined with a tropical low in the south of the state is combining to produce severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding. Thunderstorms are slowly moving to the east and south east and are likely to begin to ease later this morning.

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 Alice Springs, Arltunga and Santa Teresa.

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is also current for southern parts of the Simpson district. For more information refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

66.5 mm was recorded at Wigley Gorge in the 6 hours to 6:37 am.

74.0 mm was recorded at Bond Springs Turnoff in the 6 hours to 6:30 am.

66.0 mm was recorded at Mount Lloyd in the 6 hours to 6:18 am.

76.0 mm was recorded at Colyer Creek in the 6 hours to 6:13 am.

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