Monsoon just days away as Darwin cops a soaking from storm, forecasters say

DARWIN copped a soaking overnight as a large storm passed over the city, and forecasters say the monsoon is almost here

Bureau of Meteorology forecasters are also expecting the monsoonal winds from Indonesia to hit the Top End tomorrow – bringing with it rain

DARWIN copped a soaking overnight as a large storm passed over the city.

Almost 40mm has fallen across the city to 6.30am, and the wet weather is expected to keep rolling on.

There is a 90 per cent chance the capital city will see a shower from late this morning.

If you’re out and about. pack an umbrella as a thunderstorm is possible with heavy falls.

The storm yesterday evening and last night dumped 47mm at Marrara, 15mm at Gunn Point, and 8mm at Cox Peninsular.

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Bureau of Meteorology forecasters are also expecting the monsoonal winds from Indonesia to hit the Top End tomorrow – and bring substantial rain with it.

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