Cyclone Rusty looms off WA coast

TROPICAL Cyclone Rusty is moving closer to the Kimberley and Pilbara coast in Western Australia, lifting the emergency level to yellow.

The category two cyclone is moving south at 6km/h after being stationary for much of the day, and is estimated to be 250km north of Port Hedland and 345km west of Broome.

The yellow alert, which indicates a possible threat to lives and homes, extends from the coastal communities of Wallal to Whim Creek in the Kimberley, to Pardoo, De Grey and Port Hedland in the Pilbara.

Tropical Cyclone Rusty is moving slowly towards the coast and is likely to take a southerly track on Monday night, when gales are expected on the coast between Wallal and Whim Creek.

On Tuesday afternoon, gales could extend west to Karratha and begin to move inland towards Marble Bar and Millstream.

Rusty is expected to further intensify into a severe tropical cyclone as it approaches the coast, but when or where it will land is unclear.

Very heavy rainfall is expected in the region over the next few days, resulting in major flooding in some areas.

Forecasters have also warned of a very dangerous storm tide as the cyclone centre nears the coast.

Eleven schools have been closed until further notice.

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