Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a potential category five storm, is forecasted to impact Queensland’s far north on Friday, with winds exceeding 250 km/h and damaging gusts expected as early as Thursday. Cooktown, north of Cairns, is in the cyclone’s path following its landfall at Coen. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli emphasized the need for communities to prepare for severe weather conditions, while Narelle is projected to weaken to a category three storm as it moves into the Northern Territory.
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