‘Significant’ storm to hammers millions in WA and bring icy weather to NSW, Victoria and SA (opens in new tab)

Bureau of Meteorology says WA residents should brace for wind gusts higher than 125 km/h - the strength of category two cyclonesA major storm system bearing down on millions of Western Australians on Saturday is bringing cyclone-strength winds, and is set to deliver a “wintry blast” to the east of the country early next week.Residents across WA’s populated south-west were warned to tie down loose items and prepare for destructive wind gusts that could exceed 125km/h from Saturday evening.