Alert: Lockhart River, Portland Roads, 4PM Thu, Mar 19 '26

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 4pm Thursday, 19 March 2026 by the Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council.

This is a CYCLONE WATCH & ACT Warning from the Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council.

LOCKHART RIVER and PORTLAND ROADS may be affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

PREPARE TO TAKE SHELTER. Destructive winds are likely from later today, Thursday 19 March. You should prepare your property and emergency kit.

For more information listen to local radio or visit bom.gov.au. For cyclone damage assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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