Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 2:50 pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025
Headline:

Weak tropical low off the northwest Kimberley coast slowly developing, may strengthen to a tropical cyclone on Wednesday or Thursday as it moves slowly towards the coast.

Areas Affected:
Warning Zone
None.

Watch Zone
Cape Leveque to Port Hedland including Broome.

Cancelled Zone
None.

Details of Tropical Low 18U at 2:00 pm AWST:

Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 35 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 95 kilometres of 15.1 degrees South 121.7 degrees East, estimated to be 320 kilometres north of Broome and 195 kilometres northwest of Cape Leveque.

Movement: slow moving.

A weak tropical low (18U) is slowly forming northwest of the Kimberley coast. The low is forecast to move southwest and slowly develop, potentially reaching cyclone intensity on Wednesday or Thursday. By then it is likely to be slow moving. At this range the location and intensity of the system by landfall remains uncertain.
Hazards:

Gales with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 kilometres per hour may develop near the Kimberley coast between Cape Leveque and Bidyadanga during Wednesday, if the system moves closer to the coast than forecast. These DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may develop between Bidyadanga and Port Hedland later Wednesday.

Locally heavy falls are possible near the Kimberley coast between Cape Leveque and Bidyadanga during Tuesday, potentially becoming more widespread and extending towards Port Hedland on Wednesday. The slow movement of the system as it then approaches the coast may result in very high falls near the track. Refer to Flood Watch for further information.

Abnormally high tides are possible between Cape Leveque and Port Hedland on Wednesday but sea levels should not exceed the highest tide of the year. Higher tides may occur as the system nears the coast.
Recommended Action:

Ensure you know what to do in a cyclone. For the latest DFES community alerts and warnings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au or download the Emergency WA app.

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