Alice Springs severe weather update
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For recovery assistance, read Severe Storm – Alice Springs.
Friday 16 October 2026 | 4:00 pm
While the active response phase has concluded, emergency services and Power and Water crews continue to respond to storm-related incidents.
Any severe weather with rain, lightning and thunder could slow recovery efforts. Clean up and power restoration crews may need to stand down for their safety until the weather passes. Crews would return to restoration activities as soon as safe to do so.