Cyclone Warning Closes Additional Ports In Western Australia’s Pilbara

By Jason Gale

Jan 18, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Pilbara Ports Authority closed the Ports of Dampier, Ashburton, Varanus Island and Cape Preston West late Saturday as Tropical Cyclone Sean formed off the coast of Western Australia’s iron ore-rich region.

The tropical low-pressure system, which has already brought heavy rain to the area, is forecast to intensify further on Monday, potentially reaching category 3 cyclone strength, Pilbara Ports said. The system is expected to bring severe thunderstorms and destructive wind gusts of up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour over offshore island communitie…