Tropical Cyclone Narelle threatens far North Queensland

Severe tropical cyclone Norel is expected to make landfall in far north Queensland tomorrow morning as a Category 4 system, with wind gusts exceeding 200 kilometres per hour and up to 450 millimetres of rainfall predicted. The Army has been placed on standby as evacuations have begun in remote communities including Port Stewart and Lizard Island, which lie in the cyclone's direct path. Emergency alerts have been issued across Cape communities, with authorities warning residents that this could be the biggest cyclone many have experienced in their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.