Severe tropical cyclone “Laurence” rapidly intensified into a category 5 system yesterday- that’s the most dangerous level- but the system has since weakened into a category 3 tropical storm.
Our first cyclone of the season crossed the Kimberley coast yesterday southeast of Cockatoo Island and will continue to weaken as it moves inland. Winds close to the cyclone’s centre are gusting up to 165kmh.
A cyclone warning is in place for coastal areas between Kuri Bay and Beagle Bay including Derby and adjacent inland parts. Broome and Fitzroy Crossing are on Cyclone Watch.
The system is expected to move out sea tomorrow as a tropical low but cyclone paths are notoriously erratic and unpredictable so stay tuned to channel 603 for the latest updates.
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