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08/09/2026

NT Emergency Service
Advice - Decreasing Threat – Storm

8 September 2026
NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Advice – Decreasing Threat
THIS IS UPDATE: 4 –Decreasing threat
LOCATIONS: Lasseter district.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – Decreasing Threat.
ACTION STATEMENTS:
• Do not enter flood waters
• Keep clear of fallen powerlines
• Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris
• For emergency service in floods, cyclone or storms call 132 500
• 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: 7.36 pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Weather Situation: A surface trough and upper low are combining over the far southwest of the Territory this evening, with non-severe thunderstorms continuing.

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

This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

08/09/2026

08/19:36 CST
Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for
Lasseter district.

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

08/09/2026

NT Emergency Service
8 September 2026
THIS IS UPDATE: 01 - NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Storm Advice
LOCATION: Kaltukatjara/Docker River
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
WHAT TO DO:
• Prepare your household emergency plan and kit now
• Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local Radio
• Monitor conditions via www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings
• Avoid the area – do not enter flood waters
• For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 5.15 pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
• Destructive winds
• Heavy rain
• Large Hailstones
• Possible flooding
• Possible disruption to essential supplies like electricity, water, and gas
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation: A surface trough and upper low are combining to lead to severe thunderstorms occurring over the far
southwest of the Territory this afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash
flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Kaltukatjara/Docker River.

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 by 8.15 pm Tuesday, 08 September 2026.

08/09/2026

NT Fire and Rescue Service
NT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE MESSAGE: ADVICE #2

LOCATION: Kittle Street, TENNANT CREEK

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire is in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Structure fire.

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/09/2026 18:00:00

STATUS: BEING CONTROLLED - Effective strategies are in operation or planned for the entire perimeter.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside.

WHAT TO DO: Avoid the area.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Crews are currently responding to a structure fire on Kittle Street. Large smoke plumes are expected in the area. The community is advised to close all windows and doors, remain indoors where possible.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 09/09/2026 18:02:00

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: NTFRS Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service

08/09/2026

LOCATION: Victoria Highway, TIMBER CREEK

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire is going in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 1800 hours.

STATUS: GOING - A fire which is spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 09/09/2026 10:00 hours.

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Duty Officer

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT
For more information follow https://www.facebook.com/BushfiresNT

Northern Territory fire incident and warnings map. Data is provided by NT Fire & Rescue Service and Bushfires NT.

08/09/2026

NT Police, NT Fire and Rescue Service, and Power and Water are currently in attendance at a burst water main near the intersection of Larapinta Drive and Memorial Avenue.

The road is currently impassable, and traffic diversions are in place.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
For updates on this incident follow https://www.facebook.com/NTPFES/

08/09/2026

08/17:15 CST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for
parts of Lasseter district.

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

08/09/2026

NT Fire and Rescue Service
NT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE MESSAGE: ADVICE

LOCATION: Kittle Street, TENNANT CREEK

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Structure fire.

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/09/2026 12:38:00

STATUS: GOING - A fire which is spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside, Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside.

WHAT TO DO: Stay informed until threat is reduced. Avoid the area.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Crews are currently responding to a structure fire on Kittle Street. Large smoke plumes are expected in the area.
For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map: https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 08/09/2026 17:00:00

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: NTFRS Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service

08/09/2026

LOCATION: Hatt Road, HUGH - Kuyunba Conservation Reserve

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: PLANNED BURN ADVICE

ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn Advice - Firefighters are managing the burn but visibility may be affected.

FIRE TYPE: Planned burn. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/09/2026 12:20 hours

STATUS: PLANNED BURN - A planned burn is currently underway.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, active fire may occur close to the roadside, firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 09/09/2026 10:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT
For more information follow https://www.facebook.com/BushfiresNT

Northern Territory fire incident and warnings map. Data is provided by NT Fire & Rescue Service and Bushfires NT.

08/09/2026

🚧 Surface repair night works will be taking place on Stuart Highway in various locations.

Works will occur from 8 pm – 5 am, Tuesday 8 September.

Stuart Highway will remain open with traffic management and signage in place.
For the latest information about road conditions: https://www.facebook.com/RoadReportNT