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Category 5 Cyclone Narelle Threatens Queensland: Prepare Now!

3/20/2026

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensified to category five with wind gusts up to 295 km/h and is forecast to make landfall in northern Queensland on Friday morning.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe weather, including destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding, with emergency services on standby.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli urged residents to prepare homes and evacuate vulnerable individuals ahead of the storm.

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensified to category five with wind gusts up to 295 km/h and is forecast to make landfall in northern Queensland on Friday morning.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe weather, including destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding, with emergency services on standby.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli urged residents to prepare homes and evacuate vulnerable individuals ahead of the storm.