A tropical cyclone which brought fierce winds to a coastal part of Western Australia's Pilbara region has weakened to a category two system.
A tropical cyclone that lashed parts of the coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region with destructive winds in excess of 200km/h is expected to weaken on Sunday.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Damien reached the coast near Dampier on Saturday afternoon, bringing fierce gales to the industrial port and the nearby city of Karratha. The Bureau of Meteorology said on Saturday evening the cyclone had weakened to a category two system after earlier causing very destructive winds of up to 205 km/h.
How's this for a text exchange between my mate and his brother? He lost his roof but managed to get out safely. Luckily his brother is his neighbour, and was able to grab Gary and make his way safely next door.
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