Wild weather brings down trees in Broome but category-one system set to weaken as it moves inlandWest Kimberley residents in northern Western Australia are being warned to prepare for flooding as Tropical Cyclone Hilda lashes the region with 120km/h winds and heavy rain. By late morning Hilda had reached inland south of Bidyadanga and was expected to gradually weaken as it moved further inland on Thursday. “Heavy rain has occurred over the west Kimberley since Tuesday, with widespread rainfall in excess of 100mm over two days in the Broome area, including over 200mm at Kilto Station,” the warning read. People between Broome and Bidyadanga, including Bidyadanga, and from Wallal south to Pardoo were given the all-clear. Hilda’s centre passed over Broome about 7pm Wednesday, lashing the tourist town with heavy rain and 100km/h winds which brought down trees.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2017 20:57 UTC