Darwin Abandoned Over Cyclone Forecast

A cyclone, classified as forecasters as threatening as Cyclone Tracy, has forced the abandonment of tomorrow's ANZAC Day meeting at Fannie Bay in Darwin.

Cyclone Monica, a category 5 storm, is headed toward the mainland and severe gale force winds are expected in the morning in the Northern Territory capital.

People stationed in caravans and campervans have been ordered away from the immediate path of the cyclone.

Cyclone shelters have opened for Darwin residents.

Darwin Turf Club officials took the move earlier today to abandon their ANZAC Day racemeeting.