Ports of Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier, Port Hedland and Varanus Island being cleared.

Tropical Low 21U

08:00 AWST, Friday 6 February 2026

As at 08:00 on Friday 6 February 2026 (AWST), the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advises Tropical Low 21U is located over waters just to the west of Broome, and will move west-southwest over the weekend, tracking roughly parallel to the Pilbara coast.

The system is already developing slightly faster than forecast. Gales are expected over the southern quadrants from tonight and are expected to develop into a tropical cyclone Saturday morning.

Pilbara Ports will have all berths cleared from the Ports of Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier, Port Hedland and Varanus Island by 16:00 AWST on Friday 6 February 2026.

All recreational vessel owners must safely secure their vessels for cyclonic conditions.
Source: Pilbara Ports