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Indonesian Fishermen Rescued After Days Stranded at Sea During Cyclone Ilsa.

Eleven Indonesian fishermen were rescued after spending six days without food or water on a barren island off the northwest Australian coast in the aftermath of Cyclone Ilsa, which made landfall as Australia's most powerful storm in eight years. Two primitive wooden Indonesian fishing boats were caught in the path of the cyclone, with one sinking and eight fishermen feared drowned. The survivors were spotted by the Australian Border Force and taken to Broome Hospital, where they were reported to be in good health despite their ordeal.

via NBC News|

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11 Indonesian Fishermen Rescued After Being Stranded by Cyclone Ilsa

Eleven Indonesian fishermen were rescued from Bedwell Island, off Australia's coast, after surviving for six days without food or water. Their two boats were hit by Cyclone Ilsa, sinking one boat and leaving nine crew members missing. The survivors were airlifted to safety and are being treated in hospital. The government is working to repatriate the group. Cyclone Ilsa spared populated areas from major damage.

via BBC|

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Cyclone Ilsa wreaks havoc on Australia's northwest coast.

Cyclone Ilsa, a category 5 storm, hit Australia's northwest coast, setting a new wind speed record of 218 km per hour. However, the world's largest iron ore export hub at Port Hedland was largely spared. Emergency crews urged remote communities along the storm's path to seek shelter. The storm was downgraded to a category three system, but officials warned it could still pack gusts of up to about 170 km per hour. Heavy bursts of rain are forecast in some areas, likely triggering flash floods.

via Reuters.com|

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Cyclone Ilsa wreaks havoc on Australia's northwest coast.

Cyclone Ilsa, the most powerful tropical cyclone in eight years, hit Australia's northwest coast with winds gusting up to 289 kph (180 mph) but skirted larger population centers and resulted in no immediate reports of injuries. The cyclone weakened to Category 2 as it moved inland, causing minimal damage. The Pardoo Roadhouse and Tavern was destroyed, but the two owners stayed throughout the storm and were unharmed. Port Hedland, the world's largest bulk export port, was spared significant damage as the city's docks had been cleared of ships before the storm struck.

via NBC News|

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Cyclone Ilsa wreaks havoc on Western Australia's coast.

Cyclone Ilsa, a category 5 storm, has set a new wind record as it hit Western Australia's coast with sustained wind speeds of 218 kph (135 mph) over a 10-minute period. The cyclone has caused significant damage to trees, buildings, power lines, and other infrastructure. Evacuation centers were opened for people brought in from remote communities at risk of being pummeled by the winds and cut off by debris and flooding. The area is home to the state's largest Aboriginal community, as well as cattle stations, mining sites, and tourist operators.

via CNN|

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Severe Cyclone Ilsa threatens Western Australia with powerful landfall.

Severe Cyclone Ilsa is expected to make landfall in northwest Australia as a Category 5 storm, with potential for widespread damaging winds, storm surge of up to 10 feet, and rainfall of 4 to 10 inches. The area where it is expected to hit has a low population, but past storms of similar intensity have brought deadly storm surges. Inland flooding may become a chief concern as the storm continues dropping copious rainfall.

via The Washington Post|

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Category 5 Cyclone Ilsa Hits Western Australia Coast.

Cyclone Ilsa, a Category 5 storm, is expected to hit Australia's northwest coast with wind gusts of up to 315 kph, making it the most powerful storm in eight years. Authorities fear that the storm's extraordinary wind speeds could take some in its path by surprise. Many in the cyclone's path have evacuated in recent days, and evacuation centers have opened to people whose homes might not withstand the storm. The storm is expected to cause widespread destruction, with damaging winds, flooding rain, and abnormally high tides along the Pilbara coast.

via The Associated Press|

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Cyclone Ilsa intensifies and threatens Western Australia with strongest storm in a decade.

Cyclone Ilsa is expected to make landfall in Western Australia as a category 5 storm, with wind gusts of over 285 km/h. The region is sparsely populated, but emergency services are warning of the danger of loose objects being lifted by the winds. Heavy rain is also expected, with flood warnings in place. The strongest storm ever to hit Australia was Cyclone Monica in 2006.

via CNN|

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Cyclone Ilsa Strengthens and Threatens Western Australia

Cyclone Ilsa is intensifying off the coast of Western Australia and is expected to make landfall between Broome and Port Hedland, generating wind gusts of more than 250 km/h (155 mph) by Thursday evening, equivalent to a Category 4 or 5 hurricane in the US. Local authorities have warned residents to tie down anything that could become airborne in strong winds, and tourists have been told to move from the projected path of the storm. This could be the most powerful storm to make landfall in the area in more than a decade with winds strong enough to lift camper vans and trampolines.

via CNN|

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Cyclone Ilsa Strengthens, Threatens Western Australia

Cyclone Ilsa, a hurricane-strength storm, is expected to make landfall in Western Australia on Thursday with winds of at least 140 mph and a storm surge of at least 10 feet. The storm is the seventh named storm to form this season and is expected to hit between Bidyadanga and De Grey. The storm is expected to intensify to a high-end Category 4 strength with sustained winds near 140 mph. The northern coastline of Western Australia sees Category 4 storms once every five years or so on average.

via The Washington Post|

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