Moments before Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck, the skies above Shark Bay were unexpectedly engulfed in a vivid red hue. Powerful cyclone gusts swept over the arid terrain, stirring up vast quantities of iron-laden red dust into the atmosphere. As the dust cloud drifted over Denham, the sunlight filtering through the particles cast an intense scarlet light, giving the entire town the appearance of being viewed through a red lens. Meteorologists noted that this unusual event was the result of an ideal mix of strong winds, arid conditions, and the rust-colored earth typical in certain areas of Western Australia. The outcome was a unique and surreal dust storm that painted the sky a deep red just before the cyclone made its entrance.
