24/01/2026
Cyclone Luana has officially gone from “disorganised mess” to “proper grown-up cyclone.” It’s tightening up nicely, getting stronger, and is expected to keep intensifying before crossing the northwest Kimberley coast on Saturday.
In plain English:
• Luana is currently a Category 1 system and strengthening.
• Warm ocean waters, low wind shear, and heaps of tropical moisture are basically giving it a free gym membership.
• The most likely track takes it between Broome and Cockatoo Island early Saturday morning give or take a few hours.
• There was a brief concern it could stay offshore longer and ramp up to something nastier, but that’s now looking unlikely.
• Once it moves inland on Sunday, it’ll weaken quickly and turn into a soggy, windy rain-maker heading south over inland WA.
Bottom line: Kimberley residents should be prepared, especially around Broome and nearby coastal areas. This one means business, even if it’s not planning to stick around long.
