Overview
- Tropical Cyclone Fina intensified over the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf to a severe category 4, with Bureau of Meteorology reporting sustained winds near 185 km/h and higher gusts near the centre.
- Emergency warnings were issued for the northeast Kimberley, with BoM advising a coastal crossing near the King George and Berkley River mouths on Monday evening before rapid weakening inland.
- Authorities warned of destructive winds, heavy to locally intense rainfall and life‑threatening flash flooding for coastal areas, with higher‑than‑normal tides and large waves possible.
- Darwin and nearby communities reported widespread damage, about 19,000 power customers offline, and a partial ceiling collapse at Royal Darwin Hospital, though no injuries were reported.
- Federal and territory agencies activated support, with ADF personnel on standby and disaster assistance flagged as crews restore power and clear debris after 168.6 mm of rain at Darwin Airport in 24 hours.