Overview

• Tropical Cyclone Errol, initially forming as a Category 1 system late Tuesday, has rapidly intensified to a Category 4 with wind gusts reaching 205 km/h.
• The cyclone is currently located approximately 540 km northwest of Broome, moving west-southwest at 10 km/h.
• Forecasts indicate Errol will begin a southeastward turn on Thursday, gradually weakening as it approaches the Kimberley coast by the weekend.
• Coastal areas from Kuri Bay to Broome are under a cyclone watch, with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding expected along a 400-kilometre stretch.
• Authorities are urging residents and travelers to prepare by securing properties, stocking emergency supplies, and monitoring official updates.