Tropical cyclone Narelle now a category 3
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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,
See the latest forecast and wind speeds as the system approaches Far North Queensland.
Updated hurricane cone maps highlight inland watches and warnings to show storm impacts beyond the forecast cone track.
A developing tropical cyclone is set to bear down on northern Australia, with the Northern Territory in the firing line as the system tracks west across the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Friday, Oct. 24, and become a Category 3 storm with 120-mph winds Oct. 27, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Authorities are warning residents within the zone to urgently prepare their homes, boats and cyclone kits for the severe event.