Wind gusts up to 195km/h could develop as cyclone forecast to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow in the Pilbara on Sunday night Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is expected to maintain its category 3 intensity as it barrels along the Pilbara coast before making landfall. Located west of Karratha, the cyclone was about 30km offshore with 120km/h winds near the centre and gusts up to 165km/h on Sunday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest track map. Continue reading...
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Emergency warnings along north-west WA coast as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell approaches as category 3 storm
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell, a category 3 storm, is approaching the Pilbara coast of Western Australia and is expected to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow on Sunday night. The cyclone, located west of Karratha, is currently generating winds of 120km/h near its center, with gusts reaching up to 165km/h.
Petra StockThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-08 · 01:48 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Tropical Cyclone Mitchell, a category 3 storm, is approaching the Pilbara coast of Western Australia and is expected to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow on Sunday night. The cyclone, located west of Karratha, is currently generating winds of 120km/h near its center, with gusts reaching up to 165km/h. Emergency warnings have been issued for the region as wind gusts could reach up to 195km/h. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow safety guidelines provided by the Bureau of Meteorology. The cyclone is expected to maintain its category 3 intensity as it moves towards the coast.
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The cyclone was about 30km offshore with 120km/h winds near the centre and gusts up to 165km/h on Sunday morning.
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Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is approaching the north-west WA coast.
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The cyclone is forecast to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow in the Pilbara on Sunday night.
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is expected to maintain its category 3 intensity.
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Wind gusts up to 195km/h could develop.
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