Devastating Cyclone Ilsa Pummels Western Australia

The monster storm, with winds up to 275 kph, is the strongest cyclone to hit Australia in a decade.
Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate and airlifted to safety as the cyclone approached.
The area of northwestern Australia hardest hit is mostly remote mining, cattle, and tourist communities.
Fortunately, the critical iron ore hub of Port Hedland was largely spared, but damage to mines, ranches, and towns will take time to assess.