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Category 5 Cyclone Narelle Set to Hit Queensland

3/20/2026

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensified to Category 5, with wind gusts up to 295 km/h near Far North Queensland.
It is expected to make landfall near Coen on Friday morning, with emergency services on standby to respond.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli warned it could be the biggest cyclone in memory and urged preparation.
After crossing Queensland, Narelle could move into the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Northern Territory, with potential flooding.

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensified to Category 5, with wind gusts up to 295 km/h near Far North Queensland.
It is expected to make landfall near Coen on Friday morning, with emergency services on standby to respond.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli warned it could be the biggest cyclone in memory and urged preparation.
After crossing Queensland, Narelle could move into the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Northern Territory, with potential flooding.