Communities on the Northern Territory coast are starting to feel the force of Cyclone Fina. The storm has re-intensified to a category two with a possibility it could eventually strengthen to category three.
00:00Darkening skies, gale force winds and heavy rain. Cyclone Fina bearing down on communities across the Northern Territory's north coast.
00:12200 kilometres away in Darwin, long lines at petrol stations.
00:19First cyclone, so not really sure what to expect, but yeah, pretty chill but also want to be prepared.
00:24Darwin has gone through it before, so I believe they know what they're doing, hopefully.
00:29A last minute dash to the hardware store and the tip, old timers taking precautions but remaining calm.
00:36I've been here for 20 years, so I've been through it all.
00:39A vast warning zone now extends over a large part of the Top End, from island communities to Darwin, inland areas as far as water also in the watch zone.
00:50Gales of around 90 kilometres an hour are expected in the Darwin area during tomorrow morning, but more likely during the day tomorrow.
00:58As conditions worsen, hospitals on standby, events called off, flights cancelled.
01:05We'll have to close the terminal when the weather turns. My key message to all passengers is to monitor your airline's website.
01:13The worst of the weather is expected in the Territory's capital tomorrow and into Saturday evening.
01:18But forecasters are warning residents to brace for dangerous conditions from tonight.
01:24You can expect to see thunderstorms with damaging or even destructive winds and heavy to intense rainfall before the cyclone hits.
01:34The Federal Government offering reassurance.
01:37We remain ready to support the Territory with any requests for assistance.
01:41The message to Territorians over the next 24 hours.
01:45Let's all together use our common sense and stay safe.
01:50Let's all together use our common sense and stay safe.
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