‘Eerily silent’: Cape York residents batten down the hatches ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle’s arrival

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Joe Hinchliffe and Douglas SmithMarch 19, 2026 at 08:16 AM

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Residents in Coen and surrounding towns in far north Queensland are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Narelle. On Thursday, locals were observed sandbagging, stockpiling food, and preparing for potential power outages. The preparations come as the region braces for a possible category 5 storm. Despite the impending cyclone, the atmosphere in Coen was described as calm, with some residents noting the weather resembled a typical wet season morning. The community is taking precautions to mitigate the potential impact of the severe weather event.

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Sara Watkins 50% Queensland ×270% Coen ×280% Tropical Cyclone Narelle 90%

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cyclone narelle 100% tropical cyclone 90% queensland 70% cape york 70% severe weather 60% coen 60% sandbagging 50% power outages 50%

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Coen

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