Tropical cyclone Narelle now a category 3
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is impacting coastal areas in the north-eastern Northern Territory, with the system expected to cross the coast around 3am Sunday before continuing to track west across the territory.
Updated hurricane cone maps highlight inland watches and warnings to show storm impacts beyond the forecast cone track.
Cyclone Narelle could bring wind gusts of up to 285km/h, the Bureau of Meteorology said. Residents in Queensland and the Northern Territory have been urged to stay alert. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring severe impact to Far North Queensland on Friday,
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
The cyclone is expected to make landfall in Far North Queensland on Friday, March 20, before tracking westward toward the eastern Northern Territory over the weekend.
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