Gale force winds and heavy rain continue to affect Milikapiti, Croker Island and Coburg Peninsula.

TC Marcus remains a category one cyclone however this is expected to change. Currently the system is tracking south west at eight kilometres an hour.

NTES advises residents at Milikapiti to Croker Island, including Cobourg Peninsula:

• Gales are now in your area
• Stay indoors and avoid travel during the storm
• Stay away from beaches and immediate coastal areas as dangerous coastal flooding may occur

“Areas including Melville Island and Darwin should expect increasing weather activity within the next six hours,” Regional Controller Gavin Kennedy said.

“Anyone considering moving to a public cyclone shelter should do so now.”

SecureNT has a list of shelters across the region and tips on how to prepare for a cyclone: https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/shelter-locations/darwin
Anyone requiring Emergency Service assistance should call 132 500.

In any life-threatening situation call 000.