A Tropical Low is currently over land in the northern Kimberley
In preparation for a possible tropical cyclone, Broome Port was closed to shipping at 1700 hours local time on 18 January and Port Hedland is considering port evacuation from 19 January.
A Tropical Low is currently over land in the northern Kimberley and is tracking south-westerly towards the coast. The system is forecast to move over open water on Monday and has the potential to develop into a Tropical Cyclone.
The latest advice from the Burea of Meteorology is that current conditions are unfavourable for formation due to high level wind shear, however there remains a small window of opportunity for Tropical Cyclone formation on Monday.
The Broome Harbour Master advises that only vessels on cyclone moorings are to remain in port and should immediately contact Broome Port on VHF 14 stating how many persons are on board. A further update will be issued.
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Broome Port has published a Cyclone Contigency Plan providing a checklist and instructions for actions to be implemented in the event of the port being threatened by a Tropical Revolving Storm. Each year, port users are asked to provide a copy of their own plans to KPA to allow these plans to be considered during the implementation of port actions. The Cyclone Contingency Plan is controlled by the Harbour Master and proposed amendments may be forwarded at any time for consideration and inclusion. You can read the plan by clicking here. |
