Tropical Cyclone Narelle poised to hit far north Queensland as ‘high-end’ category four storm

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ben Smee and Graham ReadfearnMarch 19, 2026 at 10:21 PM

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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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Cape York 60% Matthew Callopy 65% Bureau of Meteorology 75% Queensland ×285% Narelle ×695%

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85%

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Queensland

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