Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, Category 3, is slowly passing to the northwest of Darwin.
NTES advises people in the path of the dangerous cyclone about southern Bathurst Island and very exposed coastal locations around Darwin and the Cox Peninsula, should stay calm and remain in a secure shelter while the destructive winds continue. Do not venture outside if you find yourself in the eye of the cyclone - destructive winds from a different direction could resume at any time. Heed the advice and follow the instructions of Emergency Services personnel and local authorities. NTES advises people about the central and western Tiwi Islands, and elsewhere between Daly River Mouth to Cape Hotham, including Darwin, should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to shelter in a safe place. Outside property, including boats, playground equipment, chairs and tables should be secured. NTES advises people between Daly River Mouth and Wadeye should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property, using available daylight hours. NTES advises people elsewhere near and between Wadeye and the NT/WA Border should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases. For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Secure NT website (https://securent.nt.gov.au). For emergency assistance call the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, Category 3, is slowly passing to the northwest of Darwin.
NTES advises people in the path of the dangerous cyclone about southern Bathurst Island and very exposed coastal locations around Darwin and the Cox Peninsula, should stay calm and remain in a secure shelter while the destructive winds continue. Do not venture outside if you find yourself in the eye of the cyclone - destructive winds from a different direction could resume at any time. Heed the advice and follow the instructions of Emergency Services personnel and local authorities. NTES advises people about the central and western Tiwi Islands, and elsewhere between Daly River Mouth to Cape Hotham, including Darwin, should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to shelter in a safe place. Outside property, including boats, playground equipment, chairs and tables should be secured. NTES advises people between Daly River Mouth and Wadeye should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property, using available daylight hours. NTES advises people elsewhere near and between Wadeye and the NT/WA Border should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases. For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Secure NT website (https://securent.nt.gov.au). For emergency assistance call the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).
SIGNIFICANT RISES IN CREEKS AND RIVERS OCCURRING OR LIKELY ACROSS THE WEEKEND Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina is moving west southwest across the Van Diemen Gulf and is expected to pass north of Darwin later today. After passing Darwin, Fina is forecast to maintain severe tropical cyclone intensity on Sunday or early Monday as it moves through the southern Timor Sea, and then start weakening during Monday or Tuesday near the Kimberley coast.. Most of the North West Coastal Rivers catchments are becoming saturated from the recent showers and storms. Widespread daily rainfall totals over the Flood Watch area during Saturday and Sunday are likely to be between 30-130 mm, with isolated totals of 200-300 mm possible near the path of the cyclone. Significant rises in creeks and rivers and areas of flooding are occurring or likely throughout the Flood Watch area across the weekend. Many roads may become impassable and some communities and homesteads may become isolated. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and the associated Forecast Track Map remain current.
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit https://www.securent.nt.gov.au.
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. * Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. * For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.securent.nt.gov.au.
HEAVY to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely in the warning area. Six hourly totals of 100 to 120 mm are expected, with isolated totals of 160 mm possible. 24-hourly totals of up to 300 mm are possible.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are possible with showers and thunderstorms.
Conditions are forecast to ease from the east during Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Fina continues to track towards the west-southwest.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice and various Flood Watches/Warnings are also current. Please refer to [https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts](https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts).
235 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MIDDLE POINT IN THE 12 HOURS TO 12:23 AM.HEAVY to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely in the warning area. Six hourly totals of 100 to 120 mm are expected, with isolated totals of 160 mm possible. 24-hourly totals of up to 300 mm are possible. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are possible with showers and thunderstorms. Conditions are forecast to ease from the east during Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Fina continues to track towards the west-southwest. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and various Flood Watches/Warnings are also current. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. 235 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MIDDLE POINT IN THE 12 HOURS TO 12:23 AM.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
- secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate
- pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
- avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
- create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
- stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
- ensure pets and animals are safe
- be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
- for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit https://www.securent.nt.gov.au
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should: * secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate * pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears * avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current * create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home * stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways * ensure pets and animals are safe * be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit * for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au
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