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Powerful Cyclone Mitchell Threatens Western Australia with Flooding

2/8/2026

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Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies off northern Western Australia.
It is expected to reach category three status.
It is moving toward the coast near Karratha and could gust to 170 km/h.
Authorities issued a watch and act warning for Whim Creek and Mardie.
Port Hedland could receive up to 130 mm of rain as other regions face significant flooding.

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Story summary

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies off northern Western Australia.
It is expected to reach category three status.
It is moving toward the coast near Karratha and could gust to 170 km/h.
Authorities issued a watch and act warning for Whim Creek and Mardie.
Port Hedland could receive up to 130 mm of rain as other regions face significant flooding.