Cat-2 cyclone to form today

A CYCLONE warning has been declared for Groote Eylandt ahead of an expected category two system today, and residents are urged to enact their emergency plan.

The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring a low between Groote Eylandt and Mornington Island, off the coast of Port McArthur, and warns of possible gale force winds.

The tropical low turned northwards yesterday, and mainly remained over land, however a BoM warning stated it was likely to move.

“The tropical low is expected to move back over water early Sunday and may develop into a tropical cyclone during Sunday,” the warning stated.

“It is possible that the system may reach category two.”

A CYCLONE warning has been declared for Groote Eylandt ahead of an expected category two cyclone today, and residents are urged to enact their emergency plan.

The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring a low between Groote Eylandt and Mornington Island, off the coast of Port McArthur and warns of possible gale force winds.

The tropical low turned northwards yesterday, and mainly remained over land, however, a BOM warning stated it was likely to move.

“The tropical low is expected to move back over water early Sunday and may develop into a tropical cyclone during Sunday,” the warning stated.

“It is possible that the system may reach category two intensity if it remains over water. During Monday, the system is expected to turn south, towards the southern Gulf of Carpentaria coast.”

Gales with gusts to 110km/h are expected to develop on Groote Eylandt during Tuesday afternoon or evening.

Severe weather warnings for heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts were also issued for parts of the Arnhem and Carpentaria districts.

To stay up to date with all emergency warnings, please visit securent.nt.gov.au