Tropical Cyclone Fina remains a category three system. ()
Tropical Cyclone Fina remains a small but intense category three system on the Northern Territory's Top End as it slowly moves southwest, away from Darwin.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says the destructive core of the cyclone is now located well off the northwest Top End coast.
It is expected to remain a severe tropical cyclone during Sunday as it moves southwest, through the southern Timor Sea.
The BOM's latest update shows the cyclone has sustained winds of 140 kilometres per hour near its centre, with wind gusts up to 195 km/h.
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.
Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to start weakening during Monday as it nears the north of the Kimberley coast.
Official BOM Cyclone Fina tracking map
A warning zone includes Wadeye to Cape Hothan, including Tiwi Islands, Dundee Beach, Darwin, Milikapiti, Pirlangimpi and Wurrumiyanga.
People living in the warning zone should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property.
A watch zone covers Wadeye in the NT to Troughton Island in WA, including Kalumburu.
People living in the watch zone should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
