Tropical cyclone Narelle now a category 3
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The category two system is expected to strengthen today as it heads towards the Northern Territory. Follow live.
The cyclone made its first landfall in Australia as a powerful Category 4 storm. Meanwhile, the Atlantic Hurricane season starts in June.
Cyclone Narelle could bring wind gusts of up to 285km/h, the Bureau of Meteorology said. Residents in Queensland and the Northern Territory have been urged to stay alert. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring severe impact to Far North Queensland on Friday,
Track the path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle and see live wind speeds as the system approaches the Northern Territory.
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
A fast-moving low pressure system tracking toward the Far North coast is a high chance of forming into a cyclone, with the Bureau feeling “confident” about its forecast path.
Coastal communities are bracing for winds of up to 285kmh as Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on the Northern Territory.
Follow our rolling coverage as the cyclone barrels towards the Queensland coastline, with emergency crews sent north and communities starting evacuations or hunkering down.