Story perspectives

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Strengthens, Expected to Hit WA Tonight

3/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to make landfall in Western Australia on Friday night as a Category 3 storm.
It previously impacted far north Queensland and the Northern Territory and regains strength with gusts to 275 km/h in Exmouth.
Emergency services commissioner Darren Klemm reported 25 calls for assistance, mainly roof damage and water ingress.
Currently 86 people are in emergency evacuation centres across Exmouth, Shark Bay, and Carnarvon.

1 of 1

Story summary

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to make landfall in Western Australia on Friday night as a Category 3 storm.
It previously impacted far north Queensland and the Northern Territory and regains strength with gusts to 275 km/h in Exmouth.
Emergency services commissioner Darren Klemm reported 25 calls for assistance, mainly roof damage and water ingress.
Currently 86 people are in emergency evacuation centres across Exmouth, Shark Bay, and Carnarvon.