Weipa Emergency Alert Issued 2:05 PM, March 18

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 2.05pm Wednesday, 18 March 2026 by the Weipa Disaster Management Group.

This is Cyclone Advice from Weipa Local Disaster Management Group. The Weipa area is likely to be affected by Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

PREPARE NOW, for possible impacts from Friday 20 March. Prepare your property by securing loose items and ensure your emergency kit is ready.

For more information, tune into ABC Radio (1044AM), visit https://disaster-dashboard.weipatownauthority.com.au/ or check the Weipa Town Authority Facebook Page regularly for updates.

For cyclone damage assistance, contact SES on 132 500.

If your life is in danger, call 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).

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