16°54'S / 145°51'E / Altitude 7 m / 03:03 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.
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
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: 2026/03/19, 13:37
To: 2026/03/20, 19:37
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY WITH ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is located east of the Cape York Peninsular, and moving westwards towards the Far North Queensland coast. Narelle is forecast to cross the coast during Friday. As the cyclone approaches, heavy to locally intense rainfall is forecast to develop across far northern Queensland and the North Tropical Coast from late Thursday. This rainfall is likely to cause minor to moderate flooding in the Flood Watch area from overnight Thursday. Isolated major flooding is also possible.
Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet to saturated from recent rainfall, and are expected to respond quickly to further rainfall. Disruption to transport routes is likely across parts of the Flood Watch area.
Widespread minor to major flooding continues across large parts of Queensland, with multiple Flood Warnings current.
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers* 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.http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/contacts.shtml2026/03/19, 13:37