17°40'S / 141°4'E / Altitude 8 m / 02:45 2026/03/20, Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10)
From: 2026/03/20, 01:58
To: 2026/03/20, 05:00
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle to bring severe impacts to Far North Queensland during Friday and the eastern Northern Territory later Saturday.
Gulf Country
Queensland:
People on eastern Cape York Peninsula between Lockhart River and Cape Flattery and inland to Coen should complete preparations now and be prepared to shelter in a safe place. People elsewhere in the Warning zone should finalise preparations
-Boats and outside property should be secured if safe to do so.
-IF YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) IMMEDIATELY.
- Stay informed by checking your local government s Disaster Dashboards for the latest updates.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Get Ready Queensland website www.getready.qld.gov.au
- For non-life threatening emergency assistance contact State Emergency Services (SES) online via the SES Assistance QLD App, Apple , Android, online www.132500.qld.gov.au, or call 132 500 from anywhere in Queensland.
Northern Territory:
NTES advises:
People between Port MacArthur and Nhulunbuy, and inland to Ngukurr, should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Secure NT website at http://www.securent.nt.gov.au
- For emergency assistance call the Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).
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2026/03/20, 01:58
From: 2026/03/18, 12:12
To: 2026/03/21, 15:12
River levels are elevated and areas of flooding are occurring across the Gilbert River catchment.
Norman River* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/contacts.shtml2026/03/18, 12:12