From: 2026/03/19, 10:40
To: 2026/03/20, 16:40

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE TOP END FROM LATE SATURDAY

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is located in the northern Coral Sea and is moving westwards towards the Queensland coast. Narelle is forecast to cross the Queensland coast on Friday morning, then continue moving west across the Gulf of Carpentaria, before impacting the Northern Territory over the weekend.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall to parts of the Top End. Catchments are wet to saturated across the Top End, and rivers and creeks will respond rapidly to heavy rainfall, with the potential for significant flooding from late Saturday.

There remains uncertainty as to the timing and track of the cyclone. This flood watch will be refined over the coming days based on the updated cyclone forecast track.

From: 2026/03/19, 12:06
To: 2026/03/20, 18:06

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE KIMBERLEY FROM MONDAY

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently located off the Queensland coast in the northern Coral Sea and is moving westwards. This system is forecast to cross the Cape York Peninsula during Friday, then continue westwards across the Northern Territory during the weekend and into Western Australia around Monday.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall to the northeastern parts of the Kimberley from Monday. Catchments are wet to saturated across the Kimberley, and rivers and creeks will respond rapidly to heavy rainfall.

River and creek level rises, prolonged overland flooding and ponding are possible from Monday. Roads may be affected, and some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

There remains uncertainty as to the timing and track of the cyclone. The areas included in the Flood Watch will be refined over the coming days based on the updated cyclone forecast track.