This cyclone does not pose any threat to WA, but it has finally formed into a cat1. cyclone called Gabrielle. It is at this stage moving South wards and is well of the coast. Just posted this for records of the 2008/09 season. It is more of a threat for shipping at this stage, unless it changes course.
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 0653UTC 3 MARCH 2009
GALE WARNING
Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.
SITUATION
At 0600 UTC was centred within 60 nautical miles of
latitude fourteen decimal five south (14.5S)
longitude one hundred and seven decimal eight east (107.8E)
Recent movement : south at 8 knots
Maximum winds : 35 knots
Central pressure: 998 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 30 nautical miles in NE quadrant
and within 80 nautical miles in SE quadrant
and within 80 nautical miles in SW quadrant
and within 80 nautical miles in NW quadrant.
