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{alertsubject:NT Tropical Cyclone Warning: The Tiwi Islands and
Point Stuart to Wadeye} Source: Bureau of
Meteorology
Media: Transmitters serving the Darwin region and Tiwi Islands are
requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before
broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 30
Issued at 4:28 pm ACST [2:58 pm AWST] on Saturday 22 November
2025
Headline:
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, Category 3, passing just north of
Darwin. Winds are reaching gale-force at Darwin and to increase
further in coming hours.
Areas Affected:
Warning zone: The Tiwi Islands and Point Stuart to Wadeye. This
includes Darwin, Pirlangimpi, Milikapiti, Wurrumiyanga and
Wadeye.
Watch zone: From Wadeye (NT) to Troughton Island (WA) including
Kalumburu (WA).
Cancelled zone: None.
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina 02U at 4:30 pm ACST:
Intensity: Category 3, sustained winds near the centre of 150
kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 205 kilometres per
hour.
Location: within 20 kilometres of 11.9 degrees South 130.9 degrees
East, estimated to be 60 kilometres north of Darwin and 40
kilometres east southeast of Wurrumiyanga.
Movement: west southwest at 7 kilometres per hour.
Darwin radar and satellite imagery shows Fina on the south coast
of Melville Island as a very compact yet strong system. Based on
Fina's forecast west southwest track, the very destructive core
will to pass just north of Darwin this evening.
After passing Darwin, Fina is forecast to maintain severe tropical
cyclone intensity on Sunday and into Monday as it moves through the
southern Timor Sea, and then start weakening during Monday or
Tuesday near the Kimberley coast.
Hazards:
VERY DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS to 205 km/h are occurring along the
south coast of Melville Island, extending to Bathurst Island with a
chance of reaching Wurrumiyanga this evening. Very destructive wind
gusts are likely about exposed coastal sites northeast of Darwin
(including Gunn Point and Cape Hotham) but the risk at Darwin is
assessed as low.
DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS to 155 km/h are likely to extend west over
southern parts of the Tiwi islands, including Wurrumiyanga this
afternoon. Destructive gusts are expected to extend to the Darwin
region in the next three hours and possibly further to Dundee Beach
tonight.
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120 km/h are occurring over
Melville Island, adjacent Bathurst Island and from Darwin northeast
to Point Stuart. Gales are expected to extend further west to the
remainder of the Tiwi Islands this evening. Gales may extend
southwest to Dundee Beach tonight, Daly River Mouth early Sunday,
and if Fina takes a more southerly track, gales could extend south
to Wadeye during Sunday.
Later Sunday or on Monday, GALES may extend to coastal parts of
the north Kimberley in WA, from Kalumburu to the WA/NT Border, but
not including Wyndham or Kununurra.
HEAVY to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING
is possible over the Tiwi Islands and the mainland coast between
Point Stuart and Dundee Beach, including Darwin, for the remainder
of Saturday. The risk of HEAVY RAINFALL about coastal and adjacent
inland areas will extend southwest to the Daly River Mouth
overnight and on Sunday.
Coastal residents on the Tiwi Islands, and between Cape Hotham and
Warruwi are specifically warned that tides are likely to rise above
the normal high tide mark with LARGE WAVES and MINOR FLOODING of
low-lying coastal areas.
Recommended Action:
NTES advises people in the path of the dangerous cyclone about
southern Melville Island and Cape Hotham to Point Stuart, 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 on the Tiwi Islands, and elsewhere between
Daly River Mouth to Point Stuart, 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).
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Tropical Cyclones
Media: Transmitters serving the Darwin region and Tiwi Islands are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 30
Issued at 4:28 pm ACST [2:58 pm AWST] on Saturday 22 November 2025
Headline:
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, Category 3, passing just north of Darwin. Winds are reaching gale-force at Darwin and to increase further in coming hours.
Areas Affected:
Warning zone: The Tiwi Islands and Point Stuart to Wadeye. This includes Darwin, Pirlangimpi, Milikapiti, Wurrumiyanga and Wadeye.
Watch zone: From Wadeye (NT) to Troughton Island (WA) including Kalumburu (WA).
Cancelled zone: None.
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina 02U at 4:30 pm ACST:
Intensity: Category 3, sustained winds near the centre of 150 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 205 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 20 kilometres of 11.9 degrees South 130.9 degrees East, estimated to be 60 kilometres north of Darwin and 40 kilometres east southeast of Wurrumiyanga.
Movement: west southwest at 7 kilometres per hour.
Darwin radar and satellite imagery shows Fina on the south coast of Melville Island as a very compact yet strong system. Based on Fina's forecast west southwest track, the very destructive core will to pass just north of Darwin this evening.
After passing Darwin, Fina is forecast to maintain severe tropical cyclone intensity on Sunday and into Monday as it moves through the southern Timor Sea, and then start weakening during Monday or Tuesday near the Kimberley coast.
Hazards:
VERY DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS to 205 km/h are occurring along the south coast of Melville Island, extending to Bathurst Island with a chance of reaching Wurrumiyanga this evening. Very destructive wind gusts are likely about exposed coastal sites northeast of Darwin (including Gunn Point and Cape Hotham) but the risk at Darwin is assessed as low.
DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS to 155 km/h are likely to extend west over southern parts of the Tiwi islands, including Wurrumiyanga this afternoon. Destructive gusts are expected to extend to the Darwin region in the next three hours and possibly further to Dundee Beach tonight.
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120 km/h are occurring over Melville Island, adjacent Bathurst Island and from Darwin northeast to Point Stuart. Gales are expected to extend further west to the remainder of the Tiwi Islands this evening. Gales may extend southwest to Dundee Beach tonight, Daly River Mouth early Sunday, and if Fina takes a more southerly track, gales could extend south to Wadeye during Sunday.
Later Sunday or on Monday, GALES may extend to coastal parts of the north Kimberley in WA, from Kalumburu to the WA/NT Border, but not including Wyndham or Kununurra.
HEAVY to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over the Tiwi Islands and the mainland coast between Point Stuart and Dundee Beach, including Darwin, for the remainder of Saturday. The risk of HEAVY RAINFALL about coastal and adjacent inland areas will extend southwest to the Daly River Mouth overnight and on Sunday.
Coastal residents on the Tiwi Islands, and between Cape Hotham and Warruwi are specifically warned that tides are likely to rise above the normal high tide mark with LARGE WAVES and MINOR FLOODING of low-lying coastal areas.
Recommended Action:
NTES advises people in the path of the dangerous cyclone about southern Melville Island and Cape Hotham to Point Stuart, 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 on the Tiwi Islands, and elsewhere between Daly River Mouth to Point Stuart, 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).
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