Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle downgraded
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A powerful cyclone is approaching Far North Queensland, with authorities warning some communities to brace for a direct and dangerous impact. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected
Location Cape York Peninsula between Lockhart River and Cape Tribulation, and between Mapoon and Pormpuraaw, including Coen, Cooktown, Weipa, and Aurukun. Control Authority Australian Bureau of Meteorology Queensland: People on Cape York Peninsula between Lockhart River,
Authorities have confirmed the worst fears about Tropical Cyclone Narelle – revealing it is now forecast to make landfall earlier than expected as a category 5 system.
Cyclone Narelle has been upgraded to the maximum category five and could make a historic crossing for the first time in 100 years.
Tropical Australia is on alert, with one tropical cyclone expected to impact the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia over the next 10 days.
From small-town shop owners and pubs to major mining operators, communities across Cape York are hunkering down as Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on the region.