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BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is forced to halt loading ships at Port Hedland as Tropical Cyclone Christine approaches in Western Australia. <\/p>\n
A red alert has been issued for Port Hedland and district residents as tropical cyclone Christine intensifies and heads towards Western Australia's Pilbara coast. <\/p>\n
Residents from Pardoo to Whim Creek in thePilbara have been told to stay indoors, with the approaching cyclone posing a threat to homes and lives. <\/p>\n
Hedland resident Sarah Smith told Fairfax Media on Monday Christine, a category three cyclone, was expected to hit landfall about 11pm Monday. <\/p>\n
A satellite image from Monday morning shows the approaching cyclone. Photo: BOM <\/p>\n
\"We should expect to go on red alert at 9am this morning with a landfall crossing expected about 11pm tonight,\" Ms Smith said. <\/p>\n
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She said a yellow alert was issued about 6.30pm on Sunday which closed all Hedland businesses. <\/p>\n
She said supermarket produce was low as residents rushed to stock up on supplies to get them through the impending red alert which prevented people leaving homes and secure buildings. <\/p>\n
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