Where is fina now?
Updated location of fina at 0:30 on November 21 (local time) 355 km northeast of Darwin.
The storm reached the intensity of Level 1 (according to the Australian storm scale), wind speed 75 km/h, gusts of 100 km/h, moving slowly, in the south - southwest direction.
fina is forecast to approach Cobourg and Tiwi late on November 21 before crossing Van Diemen Bay on November 22.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said the storm will quickly strengthen to Category 2 as it approaches the Cobourg Peninsula and the Tiwi Islands. fina will then cross Van Diemen Bay on November 22 and is likely to become a typhoon by the afternoon of November 23 in the southern Timor Sea.
Some forecast models show that fina could reach level 3 as early as today, November 21, or tomorrow morning, depending on the speed of movement.
Areas strongly affected by storm fina
Darwin, the Tiwi archipelago, the Cobourg peninsula, Minjilang, Maningrida are in the storm monitoring or warning area.
From November 21-21, many places may have rain of 50-200 mm/day, the area near the storm's eye can reach 300 mm.
Strong winds of 120 km/h may appear from the morning of November 21 in the Cobourg peninsula; the Tiwi and Darwin Islands may be affected on November 22.
Wind gusts of 155 km/h are likely to appear in Cobourg and Tiwi from November 22, a level of danger to houses, trees and traffic.
Risk of dangerous high tides, high water and big waves in coastal areas of Tiwi - Maningrida.
Storm warning for tourists
Before the storm makes landfall, strong winds, heavy rain, and rapid flooding are possible from November 21-23 in: Darwin and surrounding areas; Tiwi Islands (especially Milikapiti, Pirlangimpi); Cobourg - Maningrida; and the Top End coastal area.
Ferry routes, ships, island tours, national forest tours and outdoor activities may be canceled or interrupted. The roads are at risk of flooding.
What should tourists do in the face of the forecast of Typhoon fina making landfall?
Monitor weather updates from the BoM and local authorities.
Avoid traveling by sea while the storm is approaching land.
Rearrange your schedule if you plan to visit Darwin, Tiwi or Top End areas during November 21-23.
Ensure a safe accommodation and a backup power source.
Avoid coastal areas when there are high tide warnings.
Detailed information and response instructions: Emergency support hotline (NTES): 132 500.
