Tropical Low 11U
09:00, Saturday 18 January 2025 (AWST)
As at 05:00 on Saturday, 18 January 2025, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advises Tropical Low 11U is located northeast of Port Hedland.
The system has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone on Sunday as it moves in a general west or west-southwest direction parallel north of the Pilbara coast.
The system is expected to continue to intensify during Sunday, and by Monday, 11U is expected to have intensified into a Category 3 cyclone. By this time the cyclone is expected to be located well to the west of Exmouth and continuing to southwest, away from the coast.
Pilbara Ports has closed the Port of Port Hedland as at 09:00 on Saturday, 18 January 2025.
All port inner anchorages are to leave by 18:00.
All recreational vessel owners must safely secure their vessels for cyclonic conditions.
For the latest cyclone warnings visit www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
For any emergency or situation within the port waters or boundaries, please contact Dampier VTS.
P: 08 9159 6556 M: 0428 888 800 (emergencies only) E: dampier.vts@pilbaraports.com.au Channel: VHF 16
In the event of an oil spill within port waters, Pilbara Ports provides emergency response planning and capabilities to protect land and marine resources surrounding the Port of Cape Preston West.
Cyclone events may be experienced within the west Pilbara region during cyclone season, which runs from November to April.
In the event of a cyclone impacting the area, regular briefings are posted to Pilbara Ports' website to notify ships of potential disruptions, port closures and re-opening times.
Port users should familiarise themselves with Pilbara Ports' Cyclone Response Plan and ensure every precaution is taken to minimise impacts should a cyclone eventuate.