Potential for first cyclone in Australia as weather system looms.

According to forecasters, the first tropical cyclone of the season is expected to form off Australia's north-west coast this week. An Australian territory, the Cocos Islands, is currently experiencing a tropical low system about 450km away. The system is slowly moving south towards the nation's cyclone monitoring zone, as reported by Weatherzone.

Forecast models suggest that the tropical low will gain strength over time, with a moderate risk of developing into a tropical cyclone by tomorrow. This news comes as heat records are being broken and a downed tree has caused chaos on a Sydney train line. It's no surprise, as the tropical cyclone season in Australia typically begins in early November and lasts until late April.

During this time, meteorologists usually record around nine to 11 tropical cyclones within Australia's area of responsibility. This area covers most of the country, excluding the southern states. As the weather system approaches, there is a possibility that it will be given a name. If this happens, it will be known as Robyn - the first named tropical cyclone of the 2024-2025 season.

Fortunately, the mainland of Australia is not expected to be impacted by this weather system. However, it is expected to bring thunderstorms and rain to the Cocos Islands for the rest of the week. As a precaution, the 9NEWS app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play. This will help you stay updated on all the latest breaking news, sports, politics, and weather, with notifications sent straight to your smartphone.

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