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TC Fina tracker map: Where is the tropical cyclone Fina now?

Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system. ()

Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system on the Northern Territory's Top End.

It is currently sitting about 45 kilometres north east of Darwin, with 205km/h winds at the centre.

Darwin is currently experiencing category one gale force winds, with 100km/h winds recorded at Darwin Airport.

It is moving about 8km/h in a west south west direction.

On Sunday and early next week, the system might continue on a south-west path through the Timor Sea, the  Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said.

Live 120-hour Cyclone Fina forecast map

  • This map shows a 120-hour forecast for Tropical Cyclone Fina's path.
  • It also shows high-wind, cyclone watch and cyclone warning areas.
  • Fina is expected to maintain severe tropical cyclone intensity on Sunday or early Monday as it moves through the southern Timor Sea.

    • Official BOM Cyclone Fina tracking map

    The most recent tracking map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina can be found here.

  • The warning zone extends to the Tiwi Islands, Point Stuart to Wadeye. This includes Darwin, Pirlangimpi, Milikapiti, Wurrumiyanga and Wadeye.
  • People living in the warning zone should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property.
  • A watch zone covers Wadeye to Troughton Island.
  • People living in the watch zone should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.

    • ABC