Port of Port Hedland being cleared

As at 11:27am on 11 April 2023, the Bureau of Metrology (BoM) advises Tropical Low 23U is located approximately 410 kilometres north of Broome and 275 kilometres north northwest of Cape Leveque, moving in a southwest direction.

The system is expected to intensify and reach tropical cyclone strength on Tuesday, with a possibility of reaching category 4 before making a coastal crossing between Port Hedland and Broome on Thursday or Friday.

Pilbara Ports Authority will start clearing vessels from the Port of Port Hedland inner harbour from 2:00am tomorrow, on high tide. All port anchorages within the Port of Port Hedland boundary have been cleared.

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