19 hrs ago from NEWS.com.au
A MASSIVE Category two cyclone has formed in the Indian Ocean, off Western Australia's North-West coast.
Tropical Cyclone Victoria, a large system which is currently about 400km south-west of Christmas Island, is moving south.
A Hurricane Force wind warning has been issued for shipping in the area affected by the cyclone.
At 3pm yesterday the cyclone was about 385km west-southwest of Christmas Island, moving south at 16
km/h.
The system has affected Christmas Island weather, but lies is well below the island.
"Tropical Cyclone Victoria lies well to the south-southwest of the island and is forecast to continue moving in a south-southeasterly direction," the Bureau of Meteorology said.
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