BOM Issues Forecast for Tropical Low 30U West of Western Australia; No Mainland Impact Expected

Alert Details

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre has issued a Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map for Tropical Low 30U. The alert was issued at 8:44 am AWST on Sunday, March 8, 2026, as the system continues to move through the region.

Affected Areas

There are currently no warning or watch zones in effect for land-based communities. The system is located over open waters, approximately 840 kilometers south of Christmas Island and 900 kilometers west-northwest of Exmouth. The Bureau reports that there will be no direct impacts on the Western Australian mainland or island territories.

What You Should Do

As the system is forecast to remain well away from the coastline, no immediate action is required for land-based residents. However, this product is designed for land-based communities; mariners are advised to consult coastal waters and high seas warnings. Residents should monitor for updates, with the next forecast track map scheduled for release by 3:00 pm AWST Sunday.

Expected Conditions

Tropical Low 30U currently maintains sustained winds near the center of 65 kilometers per hour, with wind gusts reaching up to 95 kilometers per hour. While the system is unlikely to strengthen into a tropical cyclone, gales are possible to the north of the center through Sunday morning. The system is forecast to gradually weaken later today and tomorrow over open waters.

Timeline

The system is moving west at 24 kilometers per hour. Forecast positions indicate the system will continue its westward trajectory through Wednesday, March 11, moving further away from the Western Australian coastline as it weakens.