An experienced Aboriginal bushman has been reported missing in the Central Australian desert amid a relentless heatwave in the region.

Key points: Harold Morton, 44, was reported missing on Friday night after his family failed to find him

Harold Morton, 44, was reported missing on Friday night after his family failed to find him The experienced bushman was last seen walking north from Ampilatwatja community on Friday morning

The experienced bushman was last seen walking north from Ampilatwatja community on Friday morning There have been concerns for his welfare amid Central Australia's current extreme heat conditions

Air and ground searches have been launched to try to locate Harold Morton, 44, who was reported missing north of Alice Springs on Friday night.

A helicopter was mobilised early this morning, with police on the ground also seeking information about Mr Morton's whereabouts.

He was last seen walking away from the Ampilatwatja community, 320 kilometres north of Alice Springs, around 6:00am on Friday.

Northern Territory Police said on Saturday afternoon that family members had searched the area but were unable to find him.

They reported him missing to police just after 7:00pm on Friday night.

"Mr Morton is considered as an experienced bushman, however police hold concerns for his welfare in the current severe hot weather," a police spokesman said.

Red Centre heatwave conditions relentless

Central Australia has seen record-breaking heat this summer across the region, with extreme heatwave conditions for much of the new year triggering a number of warnings from authorities.

A number of people were also believed to have succumbed to the conditions in recent months, including German tourist Monika Billen, whose body was found outside of Alice Springs in January, and four people found dead near an abandoned car on the outskirts of the Willowra community.

The intense heat has also seen animals perishing under the extreme temperatures and lack of water.

Mr Morton was described as being of Aboriginal appearance with a skinny build and greying beard, 175 centimetres tall, wearing blue jeans, a blue and green polo shirt and runners.

Police urged anyone in the Ampilatwatja or Alparra area who may have seen Mr Morton to come forward.