Powerful storm Cyclone Ilsa hits Western Australia - BBC News

2023-04-14 2

Cyclone Ilsa has hit Western Australia as a category five storm, setting a wind speed record.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa struck the state close to Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export hub, just before midnight (17:00 BST).

However, it has so far spared populated areas from major damage.

The storm has been downgraded to category three, but a red alert remains in place for some inland communities.

The cyclone is the strongest to hit the region in some 14 years.

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