Tropical cyclone Narelle now a category 3
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The latest warning from the Bureau of Meteorology covers a big chunk of the Cape York Peninsula between Lockhart River and Cape Flattery, north of Cairns. The cyclone is due to cross the coast in that area about 7am today (8am AEDT).
A powerful cyclone is approaching Far North Queensland, with authorities warning some communities to brace for a direct and dangerous impact. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected
Follow our rolling coverage as the cyclone barrels towards the Queensland coastline, with emergency crews sent north and communities starting evacuations or hunkering down.
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