Tropical Low 30U Forecast to Move West Away from Western Australia Coast

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 8:47 am AWST on Friday, March 6, 2026, as the system continues to track through waters north of the state.

Affected Areas

Currently, there are no warning or watch zones in effect for land-based communities. The system is located approximately 620 kilometers north-northwest of Karratha and 670 kilometers north of Exmouth. The tropical low is expected to remain well away from the Western Australian coastline as it moves steadily westwards.

What You Should Do

While no direct impacts are expected for the Western Australian mainland, residents should continue to monitor weather updates. This product is primarily designed for land-based communities; mariners are strongly advised to consult coastal waters and high seas warnings for hazardous conditions at sea.

Expected Conditions

As of 8:00 am AWST, Tropical Low 30U is maintaining sustained winds near the center of 65 kilometers per hour, with wind gusts reaching up to 95 kilometers per hour. While environmental conditions for further development are mixed and intensification into a tropical cyclone is currently considered unlikely, a period of gales may occur at times, mainly north of the center, through Sunday morning.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of March 6, 2026. The system is moving northwest at 30 kilometers per hour and is forecast to continue its westward trajectory. Tropical Low 30U is expected to gradually weaken early next week over waters well to the west of Western Australia.