26/03/2026
Safeguard your IT equipment & prepare for the storm:
• 🔌 Shut down and unplug equipment to reduce the risk of power surge damage
• ⚡ Use surge protectors or a UPS for unexpected power outages
• 💾 Back up important data to the cloud or an external hard drive (and store it somewhere safe)
• 🖥️ Shut down computers and servers properly before the storm arrives
• 🌊 Move equipment off the floor to help prevent water damage
• 📡 Keep networking gear like modems and routers in a dry, secure spot
• 🔐 Take photos of your setup for insurance records
• 🧳 Pack a small tech kit with essentials like a laptop, chargers, and backups
• 📶 Check remote access so you can still work if you can’t get on-site post cyclone
• 🛠️ Review your recovery plan so you know what to do after the storm
A little preparation now can make a big difference later. Stay safe and take care!
WA… this one’s really ramping up 😲🌪️
Cyclone Narelle is now a Category 2 system, tracking fast west-southwest offshore along the Pilbara coast towards Exmouth.
The Bureau says Narelle is a large system and is expected to intensify to a Category 3 overnight before turning south and potentially strengthening further to a Category 4 on Thursday, ahead of passing the North West Cape (including Exmouth) on Friday.
But Narelle’s exact path and intensity at crossing remain uncertain, with the system potentially crossing anywhere from Exmouth as a Category 4 to as far south as Jurien Bay as a Category 2.
Impacts are starting to build, with gales along the Pilbara coast and the potential for severe impacts along the far western Pilbara coast late Thursday, extending south towards Denham as the system turns on Friday, along with dangerous storm tide between Exmouth and Denham bringing large waves, coastal erosion and flooding of low-lying areas.
From Saturday, Narelle is expected to move south-southeast, spreading heavy rain and stormy conditions through the Central West, including Perth, with the potential for damaging winds, and further inland and south across the South West Land Division.
One thing’s for sure… now is the time to prepare:
✅ Review your emergency plan
✅ Pack an emergency kit including a portable battery-operated radio, torch, spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, first aid kit, prescription medication and enough food and water for 5–7 days - pets included 🐶
✅ Secure loose items around your property – tie down trampolines so they don’t end up in your neighbour’s yard 🤦♂️
✅ Travellers and tourists – reconsider travel to the warning area
And do emergency services a favour will ya... stay well clear of floodwaters! Even if you think your trusty 4WD can handle it, it’s not worth the risk 🚙
ℹ️ For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or download the Emergency WA app, where you can track the cyclone's path and set a 'Watch Zone’ to get instant notifications when warnings are issued and updated 📲
