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 along the western edge of the Pilbara coast in a southwest direction and strengthened significantly over the course of the day, being classified as a Category 2 system by early March 6. The cyclone reached a low pressure of 975 hPa on that day.