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Tropical Cyclone Fina Strikes Australia's Northern Territory, Shuts Airport

  • On Saturday, the Bureau of Meteorology declared Tropical Cyclone Fina a category 3 system as it moved toward Darwin.
  • BOM updates warned of extreme gusts up to 224km/h and possible structural damage as Tropical Cyclone Fina nears the Tiwi Islands.
  • Rainfall and wind reports indicate Croker Island Airport recorded nearly 200mm of rain in 24 hours, while destructive gusts up to 185km/h struck the Tiwi Islands this morning.
  • Authorities have issued a fresh emergency warning for residents in the State's north on Saturday, urging them to prepare for dangerous weather and secure boats, caravans, and loose items while sheltering.
  • The bureau says Fina will maintain severe intensity through Sunday into early Monday in the southern Timor Sea, then start weakening Monday or Tuesday near the Kimberley coast with gales possibly reaching north Kimberley.
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7NEWS Australia broke the news in Australia on Friday, November 21, 2025.
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