Tropical Cyclone Narelle Threatens Queensland

Narelle expected to hit Far North Queensland near Coen as severe.
Cyclone reached Category 5 in Coral Sea 12 hours early.
Speed is 20 km/h, four times typical.
100+ emergency personnel deployed, 500 to be evacuated from Numbulwar.
Warnings about destruction, debris, and Premier's statement.
Historical note: first Category 5 to hit Cape York since 1899.

Natural disasters | Emergency Response | Cyclones

David Crisafulli

3 weeks ago