Tropical Cyclone Narelle Strikes Far North Queensland as Category 4 Storm
Tropical Cyclone Narelle Strikes Far North Queensland as Category 4 Storm
US · Published Mar 20, 2026
Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a category 4 storm, has struck far north Queensland, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Emergency warnings are in place for Lockhart River, Port Stewart, and Coen, with residents urged to seek shelter.
Coastal areas face dangerous storm surges and life-threatening flash flooding.
Category 4 cyclone brings destructive winds, rainfall
Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a high-end category 4 storm, has made landfall in far north Queensland, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall to the Cape York Peninsula. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued emergency warnings for areas including Lockhart River, Port Stewart, and Coen, urging residents to seek shelter and stay informed. The cyclone is expected to weaken as it moves inland but will remain destructive, with coastal areas facing dangerous storm surges and the potential for life-threatening flash flooding.
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