The BOM has updated their cyclone path prediction map to one that reaches far south enough to show Perth.

So it looks like the centre of the storm will miss the city, and have been over land for a while before hand. Still going to be an interesting weekend.

https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/tropical-cyclone-forecast-track-map/IDW60281

@jamesh interesting time for the wheatbelt! Ending the dry season with a bang.