Australia Weather News
The latest BOM track map shows Tropical Cyclone Fina making landfall near Cape Don, then passing between the Tiwi Islands and Darwin. (Supplied: Bureau of Meteorology)
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a cyclone warning for Darwin, as Tropical Cyclone Fina approaches the Northern Territory coast.
The Tiwi Islands and parts of western Arnhem Land are also within the warning area.
Cyclone Fina is currently a category one system, but is expected to increase to category two on Friday, with a chance it could reach category three late on Friday or Saturday morning.
Schools have been closed until further notice in the communities of Minjilang, Warruwi, Milikapiti and Pirlangimpi.
Charles Darwin University has closed its campuses in Darwin, AFL NT has called off all weekend matches and ferry services have been suspended between Darwin, the Tiwi Islands and Mandorah.
Schools in Darwin remain open for now.
ABC