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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 south-west, away from Darwin.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says the destructive core of the cyclone is now located well off the north-west Top End coast.

It is expected to remain a severe tropical cyclone during Sunday as it moves south-west, through the southern Timor Sea.

The BOM's latest update shows the cyclone has sustained winds of 150 kilometres per hour near its centre, with wind gusts up to 205 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 the central and western Tiwi Islands and Cape Hotham to Wadeye, including 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 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.
  • ABC