Overview
- The category 1 cyclone is about 370 km north‑north‑east of Darwin, moving east‑northeast at roughly 9–12 km/h.
- The Bureau of Meteorology expects Fina to strengthen to category two by Thursday before turning south then southwest toward the Northern Territory coast.
- A cyclone watch is in place from Milingimbi to the Tiwi Islands, where gales could develop from Thursday with gusts up to 120–135 km/h.
- Potential coastal impact is most likely Friday into Saturday, with heavy rain, damaging winds and storm surge possible regardless of final intensity.
- Darwin remains in the forecast track cone without a local alert, NT authorities urge residents to prepare now, and the BOM says category three is not expected at this stage.