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
The Port of Port Hedland port user guidelines and procedures are developed in accordance with the Port Authorities Act 1999 (WA).
The guidelines and procedures are subject to regular review and may be amended without notice. Visiting vessels that do not comply may have their movements restricted by Pilbara Ports.
For diving procedures contact the Harbour Master. For electrical works procedures contact the Maintenance and Electrical team. P: 08 9173 9000
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