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Perth on alert for drenching as ex-tropical cyclone re-forms and intensifies

A satellite image of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle off WA's northern coast this afternoon. (Supplied: Bureau of Meteorology)

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to re-form and track south, bringing widespread rain to WA.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns Perth and the South West could see significant rainfall this weekend, an uncommon event for the region.

Falls of up to 50mm are expected in Perth, with higher totals possible in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern.

As ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues its epic journey across Australia's northern coastline, bringing widespread rain and flooding, questions are being asked about just how far south it is heading.

Perth on alert as forecast shows cyclone set to impact city

Perth is now on alert as a tropical system tracks towards WA’s north, with forecasters warning it will likely re-intensify into a severe cyclone later this week.

Communities across northern WA are also bracing as the remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle move out of the Northern Territory and into the Kimberley, bringing heavy rain and rising rivers.

By Tuesday night, the system is forecast to intensify back into a tropical cyclone off the coast, before strengthening to at least a category three by midweek.

Bureau of Meteorology’s Jessica Lingard said where the cyclone crosses is still unknown.

“There is a potential crossing anywhere along the west coast at this stage, between Exmouth and Jurien Bay, and we’re not quite sure what intensity that system would be at as it crosses the coast,” Ms Lingard said.

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