Supermarkets are running low on supplies as people prepare for a monster storm to hit in Western Australia.
Tropical Cyclone Joyce is set to hit the tourist town of Broome in the state’s north on Thursday night.
Shelves have been stripped bare as residents stock up before the big storm begins to settle in over the area.
Police have also warned Western Australians not to hold ‘cyclone parties’ as the state braces for its second monster storm in two weeks.
Supermarkets are running low on supplies as people prepare for a monster storm to hit in Western Australia
Tropical Cyclone Joyce is set to hit the tourist town of Broome in the state’s north on Thursday night
Supplies of fresh fruit and vegetables are running out at supermarkets in the town, according to Nine News
Shelves have been stripped bare as residents stock up before the big storm begins to settle in over the area
The controversial trend – which sees residents bunker indoors stockpiled with alcohol – has become popular during severe weather events.
‘Don’t drink too much alcohol, in the event that you need to move or something happens to your house and you need your wits with you, so you can get yourself and your family out to a safe place,’ Senior Sergeant Brendan Barwick told the ABC.
Police have warned Western Australia residents not to hold ‘cyclone parties’ as the state braces for its second monster storm in two weeks
Locals have been put on notice as Tropical Cyclone Joyce approaches the tourist town of Broome in the state’s north
The controversial trend – which sees residents bunker indoors stockpiled with alcohol – has become popular during severe weather events
‘The other big things are to secure all the items around the house and make sure your car has fuel.’
The Department of Emergency Services said people need to take action and get ready to shelter, though there are fears ‘cyclone parties’ could lead to disaster.
A yellow alert has been issued between Cape Leveque and the Aboriginal Community of Bidyadanga in the Kimberley region, including Broome, with a possible threat to lives and homes.
A blue alert remains in place between Cockatoo Island and Cape Leveque and between Bidyadanga and De Grey in the Kimberley and Pilbara.
A significant risk remains that it will become a severe tropical cyclone early on Friday.
The storm is predicted to bring destructive wind gusts up to 130km/h between Beagle Bay and Wallal Downs on Thursday.
‘Don’t drink too much alcohol, in the event that you need to move or something happens to your house and you need your wits with you,’ police said as the storm approaches
The Department of Emergency Services said people need to take action and get ready to shelter
A yellow alert has been issued between Cape Leveque and the Aboriginal Community of Bidyadanga in the Kimberley region, including Broome (pictured)