Coastal residents of one state have been urged to prepare immediately for wild storms.
The system, designated 18U, is forecast to reach cyclone strength either late today or tomorrow, according to a post the BoM made on X.
A tropical cyclone watch warning is in place from Cape Leveque to Wallal Downs, including Broome, on the Western Australia coast.Gale winds are forecast to develop in that area in the next 12 to 36 hours.A flood watch warning is in place for catchments in the Kimberly in the state's north, as well as the Pilbara region.
"Although there is no immediate danger you need to start preparing for dangerous weather and keep up to date," the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services said in a Facebook post early this morning. Why the Bureau of Meteorology gives human names to tropical cyclones - and how they're picking the next oneThey should also have an emergency kit prepared which includes canned food and water to last five to seven days, a first aid kit, medication, cash and a battery-operated radio and spare batteries to listen to warnings.: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone.
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