Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to category three system as it closes in on Darwin

It is the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with sustained winds of 120km an hourGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSevere Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it closes in on Darwin today, making it the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years.Northern Territory Emergency Service issued an emergency warning for Darwin to Cape Hotham, including parts of the Tiwi Islands around Wurrumiyanga, advising households to “take shelter now” ahead of a predicted landfall in Darwin this evening. Continue reading...

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to category three system as it closes in on Darwin

It is the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with sustained winds of 120km an hour

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it closes in on Darwin today, making it the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years.

Northern Territory Emergency Service issued an emergency warning for Darwin to Cape Hotham, including parts of the Tiwi Islands around Wurrumiyanga, advising households to “take shelter now” ahead of a predicted landfall in Darwin this evening.

Continue reading...