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Darwin residents assess the damage as TC Fina moves out to sea

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina has passed Darwin at category three strength, with the weather system's gale-force winds leaving a path of destruction as it continues west into the ocean. 

Fina was the Northern Territory's strongest cyclone to pass Darwin since the deadly Cyclone Tracy in 1974.

The system was also more powerful than Cyclone Marcus, which passed Darwin as a category two in 2018.

Follow our live blog to keep up-to-date on Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina.

Now tracking west-south-west, Severe TC Fina is picking up strength over the Timor Sea and is expected to move over the top of Western Australia in the coming days.

Residents urged to ‘take action’ as cyclone approaches WA

Kimberley residents have been urged to prepare to take shelter as a category four tropical cyclone inches closer to WA.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina was 125km offshore and heading southwest as of 3pm on Sunday, with a cyclone watch and act now in place for those in Cambridge Gulf and King George River.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services warned there is a possible threat to lives and homes as the cyclone approaches the area.

“You need to take action and get ready to shelter from a cyclone,” the warning read.

“No matter how many cyclones you have been through, a severe cyclone can be overwhelming. If you plan to shelter at home, make sure you and your family are physically and mentally prepared.”

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