Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Barkly and Simpson districts. Issued at 10:09 am Sunday, 1 March 2026. Broader heavy rainfall risks have eased, isolated shower and thunderstorm activity persist. Weather Situation The tropical low associated with the heavy rainfall risk over the last week has moved southwards into South Australia, reducing the broadscale risk of heavy rainfall. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Barkly and Simpson This warning is now cancelled. However, shower and thunderstorm activity with locally heavy falls are still possible about the southeastern Northern Territory over the coming days, and further warnings may be issued if required. Other Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information. 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.