An area of low pressure located off the northern coast of Northern Territory, Australia, has developed into Tropical Cyclone, or Storm, Grant.

The storm, as of Sunday morning EST, was moving erratically toward the east, but a turn toward the south is expected later today. On this path, the storm will move over land later this evening.

Maximum sustained winds were near 45 mph early on Sunday morning, EST. Some strengthening is possible prior to landfall, though Grant should remain a tropical storm.

Grant will take a turn toward the east during the day on Monday, passing over largely unpopulated areas of Northern Territory. This time spent over land will allow Grant to weaken, perhaps even dissipate, by the middle of the week.

However, if enough of the storm can survive the trek across land, the storm will emerge over the Gulf of Carpentaria and could regain its tropical storm strength.

Over the next few days, daily rainfall totals across the northernmost Northern Territory will average 3-6 inches (75-150 mm), while local amounts can exceed 10 inches (250 mm). This will likely lead to widespread flooding across the region.

Localized damaging winds can also be expected, with wind gusts to near-hurricane strength at the time of landfall.