Authorities warn of strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and coastal storm surge Live updates: Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle – latest news Cyclone Narelle path tracking map How did global heating fuel Tropical Cyclone Narelle? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle had made landfall in far north Queensland as a “high-end” category four system, posing a severe threat to several remote communities. Speaking to reporters at 7.40am AEST (8.40am AEDT), Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Matthew Callopy said Narelle was crossing the Cape York coast “as we speak” and that sheltering residents could expect forecast winds of over 250km/h Continue reading...
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THU · 2026-03-19 · 21:21 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0319-26180
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle poised to hit far north Queensland as ‘high-end’ category four storm
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a high-end category four storm, has made landfall in far north Queensland. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the cyclone crossed the Cape York coast early this morning.
Ben Smee and Graham ReadfearnThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-19 · 21:21 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a high-end category four storm, has made landfall in far north Queensland. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the cyclone crossed the Cape York coast early this morning. Remote communities are facing a severe threat from the storm, with residents bracing for winds exceeding 250km/h. Authorities have issued warnings for strong winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and coastal storm surges. The cyclone poses a significant risk to the region, and residents are urged to seek shelter.
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Cyclone Narelle is a “high-end” category four system.
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Narelle was crossing the Cape York coast "as we speak".
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle had made landfall in far north Queensland.
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Sheltering residents could expect forecast winds of over 250km/h.
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