Tropical Cyclone Lincoln

Tropical Cyclone Lincoln developed in the southwest corner of the Gulf of Carpentaria on February 16 2024. Lincoln was short lived travelling northeast into the gulf before turning back to cross the gulf coast in Northern Territory waters around 6 pm on February 16 2024. TC Lincoln was the first cyclone in Northern Territory in the 2023-24 season.

TC Lincoln details February 16 2024

Tropical Cyclone Lincoln 07U

Tropical Cyclone Lincoln to weaken tonight and move west across NT this weekend into the Kimberley on Monday.

A Tropical Cyclone Warning is current for Tropical Cyclone Lincoln (07U). Lincoln is just inland of the Northern Territory coast between Port McArthur and the NT/Qld Border producing strong to gale force winds and heavy rainfall. Lincoln is expected to weaken below tropical cyclone strength tonight and then move west cross the central NT over the weekend and then over the Kimberley in Western Australia early next week bringing heavy rainfall to areas near its path. Lincoln (07U) is forecast to reach waters west of the Kimberley by the middle of next week, and there is a Moderate risk it could strengthen into a tropical cyclone from next Thursday.

Last updated 07:52 pm AEST February 16 2024