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Cyclone Christine batters WA's Pilbara coast | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
Tropical cyclone Christine is battering the Pilbara coast, forcing people to take shelter as it brings strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm tides. | Tropical cyclone Christine is battering the Pilbara coast, forcing people to take shelter as it brings strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm tides. |
The category thee storm crossed the coast between Whim Creek and Roebourne overnight, with wind gusts of 180km/h near its centre. | The category thee storm crossed the coast between Whim Creek and Roebourne overnight, with wind gusts of 180km/h near its centre. |
The Bureau of Meteorology said at 3am (WST) Christine was 190km southwest of Port Hedland and 70km south southeast of Karratha and moving southwest at 17km/h. | The Bureau of Meteorology said at 3am (WST) Christine was 190km southwest of Port Hedland and 70km south southeast of Karratha and moving southwest at 17km/h. |
It is expected to take a more southerly track during the early hours of Tuesday. | It is expected to take a more southerly track during the early hours of Tuesday. |
Residents in the affected areas of the Pilbara have been told to take shelter while the storm moves over. | Residents in the affected areas of the Pilbara have been told to take shelter while the storm moves over. |
A red alert is in place for people in or near the coastal areas between De Grey and Mardie and extending inland to Tom Price and Paraburdoo. | A red alert is in place for people in or near the coastal areas between De Grey and Mardie and extending inland to Tom Price and Paraburdoo. |
This includes Port Hedland, South Hedland, Whim Creek, Roebourne, Point Samson, Wickham, Karratha and Dampier. | This includes Port Hedland, South Hedland, Whim Creek, Roebourne, Point Samson, Wickham, Karratha and Dampier. |
"There is a threat to lives and homes," DFES said in a statement. "You are in danger and need to act immediately." | "There is a threat to lives and homes," DFES said in a statement. "You are in danger and need to act immediately." |
It urged residents in affected areas to "get ready to move to the strongest, safest part of your house". | It urged residents in affected areas to "get ready to move to the strongest, safest part of your house". |
Widespread heavy rainfall is expected near the cyclone track and flood warnings have been issued for the Pilbara. | Widespread heavy rainfall is expected near the cyclone track and flood warnings have been issued for the Pilbara. |
Destructive winds with gusts in excess of 130km/h are battering the Karratha area and are expected to extend well inland during Tuesday. | Destructive winds with gusts in excess of 130km/h are battering the Karratha area and are expected to extend well inland during Tuesday. |
People in Tom Price can expect destructive wind gusts to start around 8am (WST). | People in Tom Price can expect destructive wind gusts to start around 8am (WST). |
Gales with gusts to 120km/h are occurring between De Grey and Mardie and will extend to the inland Pilbara. | Gales with gusts to 120km/h are occurring between De Grey and Mardie and will extend to the inland Pilbara. |
People on the coast between De Grey and Wickham including Port Hedland are warned of the potential for a very dangerous storm tide. | People on the coast between De Grey and Wickham including Port Hedland are warned of the potential for a very dangerous storm tide. |
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