The cyclone, to be named Lucas, is expected to make landfall late on Friday. Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a blue alert for communities between Beagle Bay and De Grey, on the north-coast, including tourist hotspot Broome. Much of the Pilbara region, including Port Hedland, is no longer expected to be impacted. Residents have been urged to brace damaging winds and tourists have been evacuated as Cyclone Lucas prepares to make landfall in Western Australia (pictured, graphic depiction of where Cyclone Lucas is expected to make landfall) Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a Blue alert for communities between Beagle Bay and De Grey, on the north-coast, including tourist hotspot Broome (pictured, Western Australia following Cyclone Veronica in 2019)