Tropical Low 30U Monitored Northwest of Broome; BOM Issues Forecast Track Map
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is tracking Tropical Low 30U off the Western Australia coast, currently producing wind gusts up to 85 km/h as it moves west-northwest.
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- Record type
- Tropical Cyclone
- Affected area
- Western Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre has issued a Forecast Track Map for Tropical Low 30U. The alert was issued at 2:32 pm AWST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and is currently in effect for the offshore regions of Western Australia.
Affected Areas
The system is currently located over open waters, approximately 330 kilometres northwest of Broome and 525 kilometres north-northeast of Port Hedland. While the Bureau's current report indicates no active land-based warning or watch zones, the system's proximity to the coast is being closely monitored.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Kimberley and Pilbara coastal regions should monitor conditions and stay updated with the latest forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology. Mariners are advised to consult specific coastal waters and high seas warnings, as this forecast track map is primarily designed for land-based communities.
Expected Conditions
As of 2:00 pm AWST, Tropical Low 30U is exhibiting sustained winds near the centre of 55 kilometres per hour, with wind gusts reaching up to 85 kilometres per hour. The system is moving west-northwest at a speed of 20 kilometres per hour. The Bureau notes that uncertainty in future movement means winds may extend to regions outside the immediate forecast rings.
Timeline
The forecast track for Tropical Low 30U extends 72 hours from the time of issue:
- Wednesday, March 4: The system is expected to maintain tropical low intensity while moving west-northwest.
- Thursday, March 5: Forecast to continue its trajectory further into the offshore waters.
- Friday, March 6 – Saturday, March 7: The system is projected to remain a tropical low through Saturday afternoon.
The next Forecast Track Map is scheduled to be issued by 9:00 pm AWST Wednesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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