Tropical Cyclone Narelle Sweeps Across Northern Australia
Tropical Cyclone Narelle Sweeps Across Northern Australia
US · Published Mar 28, 2026
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has impacted Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
Satellite imagery from NOAA-20 and NASA's ESDIS visualizes the cyclone's path and intensity.
Emergency services are providing advisories and preparing for potential flooding and structural damage.
Cyclone Narelle affects Queensland, NT, and WA
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has made its presence felt across northern Australia, impacting Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia. The NOAA-20 satellite's VIIRS captured the storm's movement, displaying it in dark purple to emphasize temperature variations and key storm features. Instances of cyclones making landfall in three states are uncommon, with Cyclone Ingrid in 2005 and Cyclone Steve in 2000 being notable precedents. NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) provides animations detailing Narelle's progression from March 19 to 27, offering a visual understanding of its path.
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