It is one of the most destructive storms to hit the country in more than a decade.
Australia is bracing to be hit by its most powerful storm in more than a decade.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has intensified to a category four system with wind gusts of up to 275 kilometres per hour.
The powerful storm system has intensified off the coast of Western Australia.
It will likely be one of the most destructive storms to hit the country in more than a decade.
Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci joined to discuss.
