Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Mitchell, equivalent to a high-end tropical storm, formed off north Western Australia late on February 6, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts it to intensify to Category 3 overnight before landfall along the western Pilbara coast by Monday, according to a post by @BOM_au cited in an X update from @FaytuksWeather at an unspecified time within the reporting window from 12:46:12 AM to 3:45:32 AM UTC on February 7. The cyclone developed late Friday local time, with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology providing the official forecast for strengthening and landfall impacts. No specific wind speeds or pressure readings were detailed in the sourced post. This development occurred independently of prior U.S. East Coast weather warnings, such as the flash freeze advisory for the Patapsco River and surrounding Maryland areas issued until 10:00 PM EST on February 6 by the National Weather Service.
