Aurukun Emergency Alert: 4 PM, March 19, 2026

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 4pm Thursday, 19 March 2026 by the Aurukun Disaster Management Group.

This is a CYCLONE WATCH & ACT Warning from the Aurukun Disaster Management Group.

AURUKUN is likely to affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

PREPARE NOW for possible impacts. Destructive winds are likely from 12pm tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You should seek safe shelter and remain indoors tomorrow.

For more information, listen to local radio, or visit https://emd.aurukun.qld.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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