Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensifies off WA as it continues rare path across Australia

The Guardian World News
by Graham Readfearn
March 25, 2026
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensifies off Western Australia; Perth may experience heavy rainfall Friday and Saturday.

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Perth residents may face heavy rainfall and potential flooding this weekend; communities in Shark Bay preparing for possible direct cyclone impact.

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle is intensifying off Western Australia's Kimberley coast and is forecast to potentially strike Shark Bay on Friday night. The storm is following a rare inland path across Australia, making it an unusual weather event for the region. While Perth is unlikely to face a direct hit, the city may experience heavy rainfall Friday and Saturday as the cyclone moves across the state. Communities in Shark Bay, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, are preparing for a possible direct impact from the severe storm.

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