Fina Becomes Australia’s Earliest Named Cyclone In 12 Years
Fina Becomes Australia’s Earliest Named Cyclone In 12 Years
US · Published Nov 19, 2025
Tropical Cyclone Fina is the earliest named cyclone in Australia in 12 years, forming over the Timor Sea.
The Category 1 storm is expected to strengthen to Category 2, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain to the Northern Territory.
Coastal communities are at risk of flash flooding, and residents are urged to prepare for severe weather conditions.
Earliest cyclone in 12 years in Australia
Tropical Cyclone Fina has formed over the Timor Sea, marking the earliest named cyclone in Australia in 12 years. The Category 1 storm, which developed north of Darwin on November 19, has sustained winds near 75 km/h. It is forecasted to intensify into a Category 2 cyclone as it moves east before shifting south towards the Northern Territory.
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