Overview
- The category 1 system was about 370 km north‑northeast of Darwin on Wednesday, moving east‑northeast before a forecast turn south on Thursday.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has a cyclone watch for north‑west Arnhem Land and the Tiwi Islands, with gales possible within 24–48 hours.
- Forecasts indicate strengthening to category two by Thursday, with a small chance of briefly reaching category three before landfall.
- Potential coastal impact is expected Friday or Saturday, and Darwin remains inside the forecast track zone though no city‑specific alert has been issued.
- Authorities warn of heavy rain, damaging winds and possible storm surge, and advise residents to prepare 72‑hour kits and shelter plans.