Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall in far north Qld on Friday as category four storm, bringing 200km/h winds
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is making landfall in far north Queensland Friday as a category four storm with 225+ km/h winds.
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to make landfall in far north Queensland on Friday morning as a category four storm, bringing wind gusts exceeding 225 km/h. The system rapidly intensified offshore Thursday in the Coral Sea, fueled by warm waters, after earlier reaching category five strength. The Bureau of Meteorology is tracking the massive storm as it approaches the Queensland coast, where destructive winds and severe weather impacts are anticipated. Far north Queensland residents in the cyclone's path face significant danger from the extreme wind speeds and associated hazards typical of major tropical cyclones. The timing of Friday's landfall means preparations and evacuations are underway across affected communities.
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