Cyclone Advice PREPARE NOW – south of BIDYADANGA to MARDIE and inland to NULLAGINE

Please note update to Cyclone Details and new Storm Tide section. Tropical Cyclone Zelia is forecast to cause potential severe impact to the east Pilbara coast or adjacent Kimberley coast late Thursday into Friday. You need to prepare your property and ensure your emergency kit is complete. Refer to the separate Flood Warnings on Emergency WA for more information.

Evacuation centres are open, please refer to the Centres section.

Issued: 12 Feb 2025 04:17 PM

Cyclone AdvicePREPARE NOW – south of BIDYADANGA to MARDIE and inland to NULLAGINE

A Cyclone Advice is in place for south of BIDYADANGA to MARDIE and inland to NULLAGINE. This includes islands off the West Kimberley and Pilbara coast.

Although there is no immediate danger you need to start preparing for dangerous weather and keep up to date.

WHAT TO DO

• Get ready for dangerous weather by preparing your home inside and out. Secure boats, caravans, trailers, garden sheds, outdoor furniture, rainwater tanks, LPG bottles, loose material and rubbish around your home and workplace.
• Ensure your emergency kit is complete and check your family knows what to do.
• Your emergency kit should include 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.
• Know the cyclone warning levels and the steps that must be taken for each level.
• Travelers, visitors, and tourists should stay informed about conditions and reassess their travel plans. Expect disruptions and check the Main Roads Travel Map for the latest updates. Travellers in the affected area should consider leaving the warning area.
• If driving, obey road closure signs and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
• Never walk, swim or play in floodwaters as they are dangerous.
• Monitor the Emergency WA website.
• For more information on how to prepare visit emergency.wa.gov.au/prepare