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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 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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