Tropical Cyclone Mitchell lashes the Pilbara coast as landfall approaches

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensified into a severe Category 3 system overnight and has been tracking just offshore of the Pilbara coast.

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Tropical Cyclone Mitchell strengthens as Pilbara landfall approaches

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell has intensified off Western Australia’s Pilbara coast, with warnings for destructive winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and coastal flooding over the weekend.

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Tropical Cyclone likely to form near WA coast this weekend

A tropical cyclone is expected to develop near Western Australia’s Pilbara coast this weekend, increasing the likelihood of heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds.

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Thunderstorm outbreak to affect every Australian state later this week

Widespread rain and thunderstorms will develop across Australia in the coming days, possibly causing flooding in areas of the country that were baking in 50°C heat just last week.

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