Cyclone Damien expected to strike Western Australia with winds up to 230km/h

Severe tropical cyclone causing gales over WA’s central Pilbara coast ahead of forecast destructive winds and heavy rain

Very destructive winds, with gusts to 230km/h, are expected to hit Western Australia’s northern coast when a severe tropical cyclone pounds the state on Saturday afternoon.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Damien is estimated to be 135km north of Karratha and moving south, and is expected to worsen to a category four storm by the time it makes landfall.

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