Potential Cyclone Affecting NW Australia
Dampier Port Authority has advised that there is a high probability of a tropical cyclone forming by late Wednesday or early Thursday between Indonesia and North West WA.
It is possible that this cyclone will affect coastal waters including Dampier by the end of the week.
Port of Dampier is currently at Cyclone Response Stage 1 – Monitor. The situation will continue to be monitored andupdates witll be issued as the situation becomes more clear.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology states there is an indicated increased risk of tropical cyclone formation by late Wednesday.
A tropical low is forming south of Indonesia. There is only a small chance of this low developing into a tropical cyclone on Tuesday. However conditions become very favourable and it is likely that a tropical cyclone will have formed by late Wednesday or during Thursday. This system is likely to pose a threat to coastal communities later in the week or over the weekend.
People are urged to continue to monitor outlooks and forecasts as the system develops.
For information about operations in Australia contact GAC Australia at [email protected]
