Powerful storm Cyclone Ilsa hits Western Australia - BBC News
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Cyclone Ilsa has hit Western Australia as a category five storm, setting a wind speed record.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa struck the state close to Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export hub, just before midnight (17:00 BST).
However, it has so far spared populated areas from major damage.
The storm has been downgraded to category three, but a red alert remains in place for some inland communities.
The cyclone is the strongest to hit the region in some 14 years.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa struck the state close to Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export hub, just before midnight (17:00 BST).
However, it has so far spared populated areas from major damage.
The storm has been downgraded to category three, but a red alert remains in place for some inland communities.
The cyclone is the strongest to hit the region in some 14 years.