Cyclone Steve moved in a west southwest direction parallel to the Pilbara coast and strengthened further during the day and was upgraded to a Category 2 system early on 6 March. The cyclone deepened to a pressure of 975 hPa during the day.
Cyclone Steve moved in a westerly-southwesterly direction parallel to the Pilbara coast and intensified throughout the day, being upgraded to a Category 2 system early on March 6. The cyclone deepened to a pressure of 975 hPa during the day.