Police are urging Far North Queenslanders to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which is due to make landfall between Cooktown and Lockhart River tomorrow, 20 March.
With Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to reach Category 5 intensity prior to making landfall, residents are urged to stay vigilant and to remain informed with warnings and messages from authorities.
Officers are continuing to engage with residents in Cape York communities including Lockhart River, Coen, Daintree and Cooktown to ensure they are prepared.
Police are also speaking to boat owners in the northern Cape areas, to ensure their vessels are moored and sheltered.
For more information about preparing for a Tropical Cyclone, visit: Cyclone and storm surge | Get Ready Queensland
Motorists in flood affected areas are asked to avoid unnecessary travel and urged to never drive through flood waters. Your car cannot keep you safe. If it's flooded, forget it.
For the latest information about severe weather in your area visit your local council's disaster dashboard.
Find your local dashboard here: https://www.qra.qld.gov.au/recovery-hub/disaster-dashboards-queensland
For storm and flood related property damage contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
More information about preparing for and responding to severe weather can also be found at:
- Bureau of Meteorology bom.gov.au
- Traffic and travel information 13 19 40 or 131940.qld.gov.au
- RACQ road conditions 1300 130 595 or roadconditions.racq.com.au
- Local radio stations
- Queensland Police Service Facebook page
For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero 000.
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).
