Tropical Cyclone Indusa Passes East of Rodrigues

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Tropical Cyclone Indusa passed east of Rodrigues on Saturday.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Cyclone Indusa was located at latitude 24.7°S and longitude 70.4°E which put the center about 575 miles (930 km) east-southeast of Port Mathurin, Rodrigues.  Indusa was moving toward the south at 23 m.p.h. (37 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 100 m.p.h. (160 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 982 mb.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa strengthened on Saturday as it passed well to the east of Rodrigues.  Thunderstorms continued to form near the center of Indusa’s circulation.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Tropical Cyclone Indusa.  Storms near the center of Indusa generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical cyclone.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The distribution of wind speeds around Tropical Cyclone Indusa became a little more asymmetrical on Saturday.  Winds to hurricane/typhoon force extended out 25 miles (40 km) from the center of Indusa’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 100 miles (160 km) in the eastern side of Tropical Cyclone Indusa.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 60 miles (95 km) in the western half of Indusa’s circulation.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa will move into an environment that will become unfavorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Indusa will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 24°C.  It will move under the eastern part of an upper level trough that is southeast of Madagascar.  The upper level trough will produce northwesterly winds that will blow toward the top of Indusa’s circulation.  Those winds will cause the vertical wind shear to increase.  Cooler Sea Surface Temperatures and more vertical wind shear will cause Tropical Cyclone Indusa to weaken on Sunday.

The upper level trough that is southeast of Madagascar will steer Tropical Cyclone Indusa toward the south-southeast during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Indusa will move rapidly farther away from Rodrigues.

Tropical Cyclone Maila Forms Over the Solomon Sea

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Tropical Cyclone Maila formed over the Solomon Sea on Saturday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Cyclone Maila was located at latitude 8.9°S and longitude 155.0°E which put the center about 515 miles (830 km) east of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.  Maila was moving toward the north-northeast at 3 m.p.h. (5 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 990 mb.

A low pressure system over the Solomon Sea strengthened on Saturday and the system was designated as Tropical Cyclone Maila.

Tropical Cyclone Maila was intensifying on Saturday.  More thunderstorms formed near the center of Maila’s circulation.  More thunderstorms also developed in bands revolving around the center of Tropical Cyclone Maila.  Storms near the center of Maila generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical cyclone.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The distribution of wind speeds around Tropical Cyclone Maila was asymmetrical.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 150 miles (240 km) in the northern side of Maila’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 80 miles (130 km) in the southern half of Tropical Cyclone Maila.

Tropical Cyclone Maila will be in an environment that will be favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Maila will be over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C.  It will be under the northwestern part of an upper level ridge that is over the Solomons.  The upper level ridge will produce easterly winds that will blow toward the top of Maila’s circulation.  Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear.  The vertical wind shear will inhibit intensification, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent intensification.  Tropical Cyclone Maila will intensify during the next 24 hours.  Maila is likely to strengthen to the equivalent of a hurricane/typhoon.

Tropical Cyclone Maila will be in a region where the steering winds are weak during the next 24 hours.  Tropical Cyclone Maila is forecast to meander over the Solomon Sea because the steering winds are weak.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa Strengthens to Equivalent of a Hurricane/Typhoon

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Tropical Cyclone Indusa strengthened to the equivalent of a hurricane/typhoon over the South Indian Ocean east of Rodrigues on Friday.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday the center of Tropical Cyclone Indusa was located at latitude 18.5°S and longitude 71.3°E which put the center about 535 miles (655 km) east of Port Mathurin, Rodrigues.  Indusa was moving toward the south-southwest at 16 m.p.h. (26 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 75 m.p.h. (120 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 90 m.p.h. (145 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 987 mb.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa strengthened to the equivalent of a hurricane/typhoon on Friday.  the inner end of a rainband wrapped around the center of Indusa’s circulation.  Some satellite images showed indications that a small circular eye could be forming at the center of Tropical Cyclone Indusa.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Indusa’s circulation.  Storms near the center of Indusa generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical cyclone.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The strongest winds were occurring in the eastern side of Tropical Cyclone Indusa.  Winds to hurricane/typhoon force extended out 30 miles (50 km) in the eastern half of Indusa’s circulation.  The circulation around Tropical Cyclone Indusa continued to be small.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 90 miles (145 km) from the center of Indusa’s circulation.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa will move through an environment that will be favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Indusa will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 28°C.  It will move under the western part of an upper level ridge that is over the South Indian Ocean.  The upper level ridge will produce northerly winds that will blow toward the top of Indusa’s circulation.  Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear, but the wind shear may not be enough to prevent intensification.  Tropical Cyclone Indusa could continue to intensify during the next 24 hours.  Indusa is likely to start to weaken when it moves over colder water later in the weekend.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa will move around the western end of a high pressure system that is over the South Indian Ocean.  The high pressure system will steer Indusa toward the south during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Indusa will move farther away from Rodrigues on Saturday.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa Forms South Of Diego Garcia

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Tropical Cyclone Indusa formed over the South Indian Ocean south of Diego Garcia on Wednesday night.  At 5:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Cyclone Indusa was located at latitude 12.3°S and longitude 73.4°E which put the center about 345 miles (555 km) south of Diego, Garcia.  Indusa was moving toward the south-southwest at 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 999 mb.

A low pressure system over the South Indian Ocean south of Diego Garcia strengthened on Wednesday night and Meteo France La Reunion designated the system as Tropical Cyclone Indusa.

More thunderstorms were forming near the center of Tropical Cyclone Indusa on Thursday morning.  Thunderstorms were also developing in bands revolving around the center of Indusa’s circulation.  Storms near the center of Indusa generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical cyclone.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The circulation around Tropical Cyclone Indusa was small.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 45 miles (75 km) from the center of Indusa’s circulation.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Indusa will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 28°C.  It will move under the western part of an upper level ridge that is over the South Indian Ocean.  The upper level ridge will produce northerly winds that will blow toward the top of Indusa’s circulation.  Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent intensification.  Tropical Cyclone Indusa will intensify during the next 24 hours.  Indusa is likely to strengthen to the equivalent of a hurricane/typhoon on Friday.

Tropical Cyclone Indusa will move around the western end of a high pressure system that is over the South Indian Ocean.  The high pressure system will steer Indusa toward the south during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Indusa will move farther away from Diego Garcia.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Brings Wind and Rain to Western Australia

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle brought wind and rain to Western Australia on Friday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle was located at latitude 26.5°S and longitude 114.8°E which put the center about 85 miles (135 km) east-southeast of Denham, Australia.  Narelle was moving toward the south-southeast at 22 m.p.h. (35 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 75 m.p.h. (120 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 90 m.p.h. (145 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 977 mb.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a Warning that is in effect for the portion of the coast from Carnarvon to Jurien Bay.  The Warning includes  Denham and Geraldton.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle continued to bring strong winds and locally heavy rain on Friday as it moved farther inland over Western Australia.  Narelle was weakening gradually as it moved farther inland.

A weather station in Learmonth, Australia measured a sustained wind speed of 86 m.p.h. (139 km/h) and a wind gust of 120 m.p.h. (193 km/h).  The weather station also measured 13.58 inches (345 mm) of rain.  The weather radar in Learmonth was unavailable because of damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

A weather station in Carnarvon, Australia measured a sustained wind speed of 52 m.p.h. (84 km/h) and a wind gust of 70 m.p.h. (113 km/h).

The circulation around Tropical Cyclone Narelle was still large.  Winds to hurricane/typhoon force extended out 45 miles (75 km) from the center of Narelle’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 180 miles (290 km) from the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move around the eastern part of an upper level trough that is southwest of Australia.  The upper level trough will steer Narelle toward the south-southeast during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Narelle will continue to inland over Western Australia.  The center of Narelle’s circulation will pass eastnof Perth in 12 to 18 hours.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will continue to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Western Australia.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Flood Watches are in effect for western parts of the Pilbara, Gascoyne, Central Coastal, and Lower West Coast catchments.

A Minor Flood Warning is in effect for the Gascoyne River.

 

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Hits Western Australia

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle hit Western Australia west of Exmouth on Thursday night.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle was located at latitude 23.2°S and longitude 113.7°E which put the center about 18 miles (130 km) south-southwest of Exmouth, Australia.  Narelle was moving toward the south-southwest at 16 m.p.h. (26 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 115 m.p.h. (185 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 145 m.p.h. (235 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 955 mb.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a Warning that is in effect for the portion of the coast from Onslow to Jurien Bay.  The Warning includes Exmouth, Coral Bay, Carnarvon, Denham, and Geraldton.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle was the equivalent of a major hurricane when it made landfall on the coast of Western Australia.  Narelle may have been in the middle of an eyewall replacement cycle at the time of landfall.

The circulation around Tropical Cyclone Narelle was large.  Winds to hurricane/typhoon force extended out 80 miles (130 km) from the center of Narelle’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 175 miles (285 km) from the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Tropical Cyclone Narelle was 20.6.  The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 28.3 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 48.9.  Tropical Cyclone Narelle was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Rita when Rita hit Southwest Louisiana in 2005.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move around the northeastern part of an upper level trough that is southwest of Australia.  The upper level trough will steer Narelle toward the south-southeast during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move along the coast of Western Australia.  The center of Narelle’s circulation will pass near Carnarvon in 12 hours.  The center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle will be near Morawa in 24 hours.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will bring strong winds and heavy rain to Western Australia.  Narelle will be capable of causing major damage.  Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods in some locations.

Flood Watches are in effect for western parts of the Pilbara, Gascoyne, Central Coastal, and Lower West Coast catchments.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle could also cause a storm surge of up to 13 feet (4 meters) along parts of the coast.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Rapidly Intensifies to Equivalent of a Major Hurricane

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle rapidly intensified to the equivalent of a major hurricane on Wednesday.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle was located at latitude 18.6°S and longitude 116.8°E which put the center about 150 miles (240 km) north of Karratha, Australia.  Narelle was moving toward the west-southwest at 9 m.p.h. (15 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 120 m.p.h. (195 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 150 m.p.h. (240 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 954 mb.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a Warning that is in effect for the portion of the coast from Pardoo Roadhouse to Cape Cuvier.  The Warning includes Port Hedland, Karratha, Onslow, Exmouth, and Coral Bay.

A Watch is in effect for the portion of the coast from Cape Cuvier to Dongara.  The Watch includes Carnarvon, Denham, and Geraldton.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle rapidly intensified to the equivalent of a major hurricane on Wednesday.  The inner end of a rainband wrapped around the center of Narelle’s circulation.  A large circular eye with a diameter of 45 miles (75 km) formed at the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.  The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Narelle’s circulation.  Storms near the center of Narelle generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical cyclone.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The size of the circulation around Tropical Cyclone Narelle increased significantly on Wednesday.  Winds to hurricane/typhoon force extended out 80 miles (130 km) from the center of Narelle’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 185 miles (295 km) from the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Tropical Cyclone Narelle was 22.1  The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 24.7 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 46.8.  Tropical Cyclone Narelle was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Jeanne when Jeanne hit southern Florida in 2004.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Narelle will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  It will move under the northern part of an upper level ridge that is over Western Australia.  The upper level ridge will produce easterly winds that will blow toward the top of Narelle’s circulation.  Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent intensification.  Tropical Cyclone Narelle will intensify during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move around the western side of a high pressure system that is over Australia.  The high pressure system will steer Narelle toward the southwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Narelle will approach the coast of Western Australia near Exmouth in 24 hours.  Narelle will move toward the south on Friday when it moves around the western end of the high pressure system.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will bring strong winds and heavy rain to the coast of Western Australia.  Narelle will be capable of causing major damage.  Heavy is likely to cause flash floods in some locations.

Flood Watches are in effect for western parts of the Pilbara, Gascoyne, Central Coastal, and Lower West Coast catchments.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle could also cause a storm surge of up to 13 feet (4 meters) along parts of the coast.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Intensifies Again

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensified again on Tuesday as it moved over the South Indian Ocean north of Western Australia.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle was located at latitude 17.6°S and longitude 119.5°E which put the center about 180 miles (290 km) north-northeast of Port Hedland, Australia.  Narelle was moving toward the west-southwest at 17 m.p.h. (28 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 987 mb.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a Warning that is in effect for the portion of the coast from Bidyadanga to Onslow.  That Warning includes Port Hedland and Karratha.  A Warning remains in effect for the portion of the coast from Cape Leveque to Beagle Bay.

A Watch is in effect for the portion of the coast from Onslow to Carnarvon.  The Watch includes Exmouth and Coral Bay.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle started to intensify again on Tuesday as it moved north of the coast of Western Australia.  The inner end of a rainband wrapped around the center of Narelle’s circulation.  A new eye appeared to be forming at the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Narelle’s circulation.  Storms near the center of Narelle began to generate more upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical cyclone.  The removal of more mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The distribution of wind speeds around Tropical Cyclone Narelle became more symmetrical as more of the circulation moved back over water.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 115 miles (185 km) from the center of Narelle’s circulation.

ropical Cyclone Narelle will move into an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Narelle will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  It will move under the northern part of an upper level ridge that is over Western Australia.  The upper level ridge will produce easterly winds that will blow toward the top of Narelle’s circulation.  Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent intensification.  Tropical Cyclone Narelle will intensify during the next 24 hours.  Narelle is likely to strengthen back to the equivalent of a hurricane/typhoon on Wednesday.  Tropical Cyclone Narelle could intensify to the equivalent of a major hurricane later this week.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move around the northern side of a high pressure system that is over Australia.  The high pressure system will steer Narelle toward the west-southwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move parellel to the coast of Western Australia during the next day or so.  Narelle will move toward the south on Thursday when it moves around the western end of the high pressure system.

Bands in the southern part of Tropical Cyclone Narelle will bring gusty winds and locally heavy rain to the northern coast of Western Australia.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

 

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Moves Back Over Water

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle moved back over water near the coast of Western Australia on Monday evening.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Monday the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle was located at latitude 16.0°S and longitude 124.3°E which put the center about 225 miles (360 km) northwest of Broome, Australia.  Narelle was moving toward the west-southwest at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 996 mb.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a Warning that is in effect for the portion of the coast from Beagle Bay to Kuri Bay.  Another Warning is in effect for the portion of the coast from De Grey to Wallal Downs.

A Watch is in effect for the portion of the coast from Exmouth to De Grey.  The Watch includes Onslow, Karratha, and Port Hedland.

The center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle moved back over water near Kuri Bay on Monday evening.  Thunderstorms were developing in bands in the western side of Narelle’s circulation that were already over water.  Bands in the southern and eastern parts of Tropical Cyclone Narelle were still over Western Australia.  Those bands consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds.

The distribution of winds speeds in Tropical Cyclone Narelle was also being affected by the fact that about half of Narelle’s circulation was still over Western Australia.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out about 115 miles (185 km) in the northern side of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.  The winds in the southern side of Narelle’s circulation were blowing at less than tropical storm force.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move into an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Narelle will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C.  It will move under the northern part of an upper level ridge that is over Western Australia.  The upper level ridge will produce easterly winds that will blow toward the top of Narelle’s circulation.  Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent intensification.  Tropical Cyclone Narelle will intensify during the next 24 hours.  Narelle is likely to strengthen back to the equivalent of a hurricane/typhoon later this week.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move around the northern side of a high pressure system that is over Australia.  The high pressure system will steer Narelle toward the west-southwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move over water north of the coast of Western Australia.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will bring gusty winds and locally heavy rain to places near the northern coast of Western Australia.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Flood Watches are in effect for the North Kimberley Rivers, the West Kimberley Rivers and the East Kimberley Rivers.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Moves over Joseph Bonaparte Gulf

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle moved over the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf north of the border between the northern Territory and Western Australia on Sunday evening.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Cyclone Narelle was located at latitude 14.7°S and longitude 128.6°E which put the center about 180 miles (290 km) southwest of Darwin, Australia.  Narelle was moving toward the west-southwest at 11 m.p.h. (17 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 991 mb.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a Warning that is in effect for the portion of the coast from Mitchell Plateau to the border between Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a Watch that was in effect for the portion of the coast from Beagle Bay to the Mitchell Plateau.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle weakened to the equivalent of a tropical storm during the 36 hours it was over the Northern Territory in Australia.  The northern side of Tropical Cyclone Narelle was over the Joseph Bonapart Gulf.  Thunderstorms were still occurring in bands in the northern side of Narelle’s circulation.   The southern half of Narelle’s circulation was still over land.  Bands in the southern side of Tropical Cyclone Narelle consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds.

The strongest winds in Tropical Cyclone Narelle were occurring in the bands of thunderstorms that were over the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 130 miles (210 km) in the northwestern quadrant of Narelle’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 45 miles (75 km) in the northeastern quadrant of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.  The winds in the southern half of Narelle’s circulation were blowing at less than tropical storm force, because that part of Narelle was still over land.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move around the northern side of a high pressure system that is over Australia.  The high pressure system will steer Narelle toward the west-southwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move near the northern coast of Western Australia.  The center of Narelle is likely to move back over land during much of the next day or so.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is unlikely to intensify much during the next 24 hours because the center will be overland.  Narelle will move into an environment favorable for intensification in a day or so when the center moves north of the coast of Western Australia.  Narelle will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C.  It will move under the middle of an upper level ridge that is over northern Australia.  The upper level winds are weak near the middle of the ridge and there will be little vertical wind shear.  Tropical Cyclone Narelle is likely to intensify back to the equivalent of a hurricane/typhoon later this week.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle will bring gusty winds and locally heavy rain to places near the northern coast of Western Australia.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Flood Watches are in effect for the North Kimberley Rivers, the West Kimberley Rivers and the East Kimberley Rivers.