SecureNT

18/10/2026

18/14:03 CST Heatwave Warning (NT)

Further details 👇

Warnings and alerts about significant weather events, to help save lives and property

17/10/2026

The Northern Territory Police Force is currently responding to a crash on the outbound lane of Larapinta Drive between the Telegraph Terrace and George Crescent.

The road is currently blocked.

Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to follow all member directions.
For updates on this incident follow https://www.facebook.com/NTPFES/

17/10/2026

NT Emergency Service
Advice - Decreasing Threat – Storm

18 October 2026.
NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Advice – Decreasing Threat
THIS IS UPDATE: 3 – Decreasing
LOCATIONS: Carpentaria districts.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – Decreasing Threat.
ACTION STATEMENTS:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
• Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
• Stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
• For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.
• Do not enter flood waters
• Keep clear of fallen powerlines
• Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris
• In a life threatening situation call 000
• Take extra care on the roads, visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au for latest road conditions
• Drive slowly and be aware of emergency services personnel who are still working in the area
• Be aware of potentially contaminated water supplies

BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 3:59 am Sunday, 18 October 2026.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

This warning is now cancelled.

For more information:
• For all warnings, visit Secure NT website regularly or listen to ABC local radio
• For weather information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology
• For the latest river heights, visit Latest River Heights for the Northern Territory Rivers
• For power outage information, visit the Power and Water website
• For traffic and road closure information, visit the Road Report NT website

For further information please visit the Bureau of Meteorology

17/10/2026

18/03:59 CST
Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for
Carpentaria district.

Further details 👇

Warnings and alerts about significant weather events, to help save lives and property

17/10/2026

NT Emergency Service
18 October 2026.NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Advice
THIS IS UPDATE #: 2
LOCATION/S: Carpentaria districts.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 3:17 am Sunday, 18 October 2026.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
• Large Hailstones

WHAT TO DO:
• Slow down and turn your headlights on
• 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
• Monitor conditions via www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings

For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are occurring around Katherine, producing the risk of large hail.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Katherine.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Arnhem district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

For more information:
• For all warnings, visit Secure NT website regularly or listen to ABC local radio
• For weather information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology
• For the latest river heights, visit Latest River Heights for the Northern Territory Rivers
• For power outage information, visit the Power and Water website
• For traffic and road closure information, visit the Road Report NT website

The next update will be provided at 6:20 am Sunday

17/10/2026

18/03:17 CST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for
parts of Carpentaria district.

Further details 👇

Warnings and alerts about significant weather events, to help save lives and property

17/10/2026

NT Emergency Service
18 October 2026.NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Advice
THIS IS UPDATE #: 1
LOCATION/S: Arnhem Carpentaria districts.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 1:22 am Sunday, 18 October 2026.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
• Large Hailstones
• Damaging Winds

WHAT TO DO:
• Slow down and turn your headlights on
• 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
• Monitor conditions via www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings

For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Weather Situation: A severe thunderstorm southeast of Katherine is moving to the north, producing the risk of large hail and damaging winds.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours.

For more information:
• For all warnings, visit Secure NT website regularly or listen to ABC local radio
• For weather information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology
• For the latest river heights, visit Latest River Heights for the Northern Territory Rivers
• For power outage information, visit the Power and Water website
• For traffic and road closure information, visit the Road Report NT website

The next update will be provided at 4:25 am Sunday

17/10/2026

18/01:22 CST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for
parts of Arnhem and Carpentaria districts.

Further details 👇

Warnings and alerts about significant weather events, to help save lives and property

17/10/2026

Alice Springs storm recovery: support is available

Has the storm affected your home? Help is available.

Visit the Welfare Recovery Centre at 2 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs, this weekend from 9am to 4pm to access financial assistance and connect with support services.

⚡ You may be eligible for a one-off $250 payment from the Northern Territory Government if your power outage lasted more than 72 consecutive hours.

If you’ve been affected, come in and find out what support is available.

17/10/2026

17/14:31 CST Heatwave Warning (NT)

Further details 👇

Warnings and alerts about significant weather events, to help save lives and property