US EditionCyclone Narelle: Severe Flooding Expected as Storm Hits Queensland
- On Friday morning, Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to cross the Far North Queensland coast near Coen as a severe system, and residents are urged to take immediate shelter due to very destructive conditions.
- After intensifying in the Coral Sea, Narelle reached category 5 almost 12 hours early and moved at about 20km/h, four times the typical cyclone speed.
- More than 100 emergency services personnel have been deployed as police conduct door-to-door checks, and about 500 people are to be evacuated from Numbulwar, Northern Territory.
- Officials warned predicted winds could destroy sheds and propel debris at fatal speeds, and Premier David Crisafulli said 'I can't sugarcoat this, the damage will be widespread with a system of that size', urging residents to remain in secure shelter.
- Historically, experts note that if it maintains strength, Cyclone Narelle would be the first category five to hit Cape York since Cyclone Mahina in 1899, moving west across the Gulf of Carpentaria to impact eastern Northern Territory from Saturday, raising flood risks.
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The cyclone crossed the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula with wind gusts of up to 220 kilometers per hour.
The tropical storm "Narelle" hits Australia's north coast with gusts up to 270 kilometers per hour – and causes storm surges, covered roofs and power outages.
Storm floods, covered roofs and power outages: The tropical storm has the region under control. Popular beaches at Cairns are also affected.The Northern Territory is now preparing for this.As a cyclone of the second highest category 4, the tropical storm "Narelle" on the north coast of Queensland has hit land and has caused severe devastation in the remote region.The storm reached the coast in the morning (local time) between Lockhart River and …
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AlKhaleej TodaySevere Cyclone Narelle hits Queensland, authorities warn of rare ferocity
SYDNEY, March 20 — A tropical cyclone lashed Australia’s northern tip on today, threatening remote coastal towns with the strongest winds seen for a “long, long time”, authorities said.Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall at the northern point of Queensland state, battering the coast with strong winds, driving rain and pounding surf.Australia’s government weather agency warned winds could exceed 200 kilometres (124 miles) per hour.“In m…
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