WATCH: Western Australia’s skies turn a hellish red as Tropical Cyclone Narelle hit, stunning video shows
Parts of Australia’s west coast were illuminated by an eerie blood-red sky as Tropical Cyclone Narelle approached, creating scenes some described as “apocalyptic.”
Shark Bay Caravan Park captured the unusual sight on Friday, posting on Facebook: “Incredibly eerie outside, and everything is covered in dust. Not a lot of wind yet.” Elsewhere in the region, the sky displayed a more muted orange glow, caused by swirling dust lifted by the approaching cyclone.
The FOX Forecast Center explained that the red hue is likely due to how light wavelengths are scattered in the atmosphere. Shorter wavelengths, such as blue, are scattered more easily, while longer wavelengths like red, orange, and pink become more prominent when sunlight passes through thicker layers of air during sunrise or sunset.
Some reports suggested that strong winds had lofted iron-rich soil into the air. Combined with diffused sunlight, this created a natural filter that muted most colors except red, intensifying the dramatic effect.
By Sunday, conditions had improved. The park shared a follow-up video showing the sky had returned to its typical blue. “What a difference 48 hours makes. We are still clearing dust from everywhere,” they wrote.
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