A tropical low is gradually developing northwest of Darwin as it tracks slowly to the south. Should the system remain off the coast for long enough tomorrow it may briefly reach category 1 tropical cyclone intensity before it takes a turn to the east southeast and moves over land.
Heavy rain is likely across the Tiwi Islands, Cobourg Peninsula, northern Daly District and northwest Arnhem District tonight and tomorrow.
Gales with gusts to 100km/h may develop between Point Stuart and the Western Australia and Northern Territory border including Darwin, during Sunday depending on the track of the system.
Tides will be higher than normal on the coast on the Tiwi Islands and also between Point Stuart and Wadeye.
The Northern Territory Emergency Services advises residents from Point Stuart to the WA border, including Darwin, the Tiwi Islands and Wadeye:
Finalise your home and yard preparations nowHave your emergency kit readyShelter indoors as conditions deteriorateConsider any need to travel at all and drive to conditions if you must.
Please also refer to latest Severe Weather Warning and Flood Watch at [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings/]
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