Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit far north Queensland three weeks after Narelle tore through
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila is on track to hit far north Queensland, weeks after Cyclone Narelle.
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Residents in Cape York, Queensland, could face property damage, displacement, and disruption if the cyclone makes landfall.
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) warns that Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila is on track to hit far north Queensland. This comes less than three weeks after Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle previously impacted the same area. Cape York could again take a direct hit if Maila makes landfall, according to the BoM. However, a meteorologist noted that forecasts regarding the storm's path and strength remain uncertain.
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is monitoring the storm's path and strength.
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