Cook Shire Issues Emergency Alert at 2:34 PM

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 2.34pm Wednesday, 18 March 2026 by the Cook Local Disaster Management Group.

This is a Cyclone Watch and Act warning for PORTLAND ROADS. PREPARE NOW for Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Destructive wind likely from Thursday 19 March.

Secure belongings, warn others and plan a safe shelter. If your life is in danger contact 000. For more information listen to local radio or www.bom.gov.au or disaster.cook.qld.gov.au

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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