Western Australia's first tropical cyclone of the summer is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Kimberley region.
Slow-moving Tropical Cyclone Blake is tracking along the coast, passing close to Broome overnight on Monday.
On Tuesday, the category one system is expected to move towards the southwest and may cross the coast near Wallal Downs, along Eighty Mile Beach.
The Bureau of Meteorology says the cyclone has weakened in intensity.
"Tropical Cyclone Blake has been weak overnight due to interaction with the land," the said.
Tropical cyclone forecast track map for Cyclone Blake. Source: Bureau of Meteorology
"It will move south-southwest today and may intensify slightly if it moves far enough off the coast. Tropical Cyclone Blake is expected to cross the coast along Eighty Mile Beach near Wallal this evening or early Wednesday morning as a category 1 tropical cyclone."
Heavy rainfall is expected in the eastern Pilbara and far southwestern Kimberley during Tuesday and Wednesday.
Gales could extend to Wallal Downs and De Grey during Tuesday or early Wednesday.
A yellow alert has been issued for people in or near communities from Beagle Bay to Bidyadanga.
People need to take action and get ready to shelter from a cyclone, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.
