Supermarkets shelves bare as Cyclone Veronica approaches WA

Supermarkets in Western Australia's north are running out of supplies as people continue to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Veronica.

Many supermarket shelves in the region are empty as residents prepare for Cyclone Veronica Source: Twitter: @nat_forrest

Tropical Cyclone Veronica remains a category four system as it travels closer to Western Australia's northern coast but may temporarily intensify to a category five.

The Bureau of Meteorology says the Pilbara region is likely to be impacted from late Saturday afternoon and on Sunday.

"While the cyclone may weaken before reaching the coast, a severe coastal impact is likely."

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