Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for the Darwin and Adelaide River fire weather district
Issued at 3:13 pm CST on Saturday 16 August 2025.

Bushfires NT and NT Fire and Rescue Service advise you to:

Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.securent.nt.gov.au, and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.
For Sunday 17 August:
Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather district:
Darwin and Adelaide River

Weather Situation
Fresh and gusty winds coupled with warm and dry conditions will generate elevated fire dangers during Sunday.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.securent.nt.gov.au.

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