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Tropical cyclone develops off Far North Queensland
The tropical cyclone formed rapidly over night and sits around 1000km north-east of Cairns.
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Tropical Cyclone Neville finally forms off north-western Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology early today said the category four storm was intensifying over open water.
Weather
Hundreds stranded in NT town as Cyclone Megan hits
Weather conditions have driven evacuation aircraft away from Borroloola, near the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Weather News
'Destructive' cyclone headed for Australia
Tropical Cyclone Megan is now rated a category three storm, and is expected to make landfall tonight.
Weather News
BoM warns tropical Cyclone Megan could hit NT and Queensland
There is a 55 per cent probability that the tropical cyclone could form, with the Bureau estimating that it could make landfall by Monday.
Northern Territory
'Grave concerns' for seven people after huge downpour cuts off WA
Police have "grave concerns" for seven missing people who were travelling to an Indigenous community when record rainfall hit Western Australia's Nullarbor.
Weather News
Cyclone won't reform but heavy rain, winds coming for WA
As recently as yesterday, the BoM said the weather system would hit the coast as a reborn cyclone.
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WA prepares for arrival of Cyclone Lincoln
Residents and tourists in Western Australia's north are on high alert as they prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Lincoln.
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Cyclone forecast to reform, strike Western Australia
Tropical Cyclone Lincoln made landfall last Friday, dropping hundreds of millimetres of rain on the Northern Territory and triggering multiple flood warnings.
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Dangerous conditions expected for WA as ex-tropical cyclone returns
The ex-tropical cyclone dumped hundreds of millimetres of rainfall over the weekend in the Northern Territory.
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Tropical Cyclone Lincoln crosses the coast
Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is crossing the coast as a category one system between the Northern Territory-Queensland border and Port McArthur in the territory.
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Cyclone odds shorten for northern Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology is keeping an eye on a tropical low which could affect multiple states.
Weather News
Sea off NSW is so warm it could support a tropical cyclone
The temperature in the Tasman Sea off Coffs Harbour is currently 26.5 degrees.
Weather
Satellite spots 5500km cloud band as ex-cyclone leaves Australia
Then-tropical cyclone Kirrily made landfall in north Queensland on January 25.
Weather News
'Life-threatening' flooding warning as ex-tropical cyclone heads southeast
Some areas in New South Wales may record rainfall of up to 200mm over coming days.
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Flash flooding warnings across Gulf amid fears of third cyclone
Up to 300mm of rain could be dumped with another low looming over the horizon.
Weather News
'Dangerous, life-threatening' floods to inundate battered Queensland
Parts of the state are under flood warnings after weeks of cyclones, severe thunderstorms and damaging winds.
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Hundreds call for help, thousands without power after cyclone
There are still roughly 49,000 homes without power this morning after 66,000 residents were plunged into darkness at the peak of the storm.
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Ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily still packing a punch in North Queensland
As the storm moves further inland intense rainfall is still hitting the region with a forecast also for possible damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding.
Weather News
Cyclone Kirrily weakens to tropical low after crossing coast
More than 40,000 homes and businesses are without power in Townsville alone as the city cops "very destructive" winds and flooding rain.
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Cyclone Kirrily whipping up damaging winds on path to Queensland coast
Damaging wind gusts are whipping the Whitsunday Islands as Cyclone Kirrily barrels towards the North Queensland coast.
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Tropical Cyclone Kirrily officially forms into category 1 system
Destructive wind gusts up to 140km/h are expected to smash the state starting tonight.
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Cyclone Kirrily 'certain' to hit Queensland coast on Thursday
North Queensland is in the firing line as the state's emergency teams prepare for another disaster.
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Potential cyclone impact zone widens as locals urged to prepare
Queensland is onhigh alert for a cyclone with the potential impact zone widening.
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Queenslanders playing anxious 'wait-and-see game' ahead of cyclone
A Queensland woman has described the community's angst, as a second serious cyclone approaches the state.
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Cyclone Kirrily threatens 'severe impact'
Millions are being gripped by weather extremes, and the bureau's forecast does not provide any relief.
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Queensland at 'significant risk' of being hit by cyclone next week
Queensland is being told to brace for a potential second tropical cyclone in a month.
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Two cyclones could hit Australia within a week
Australia could be impacted by two cyclones within the next week, with one bearing down on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and another potentially forming off the Queensland coast on Monday.
Weather
Roads closed, water restrictions in place as deluge continues in Far North Queensland
The rainfall is moderate, but persistent, and tipped to continue for several days, leaving residents on flood watch once again.
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Triple weather threat looms for northern Australia
Three tropical lows hovering above the tropics are set to bring more wild weather to regions already ravaged by floods and a cyclone.
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Queensland town's water supply at 'critical low'
Residents in Port Douglas raced to stock up on bottled drinking water overnight after water supplies turned critical.
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'Complete water loss' for flood-hit area sparks emergency alert
Authorities believe flood-hit towns north of Cairns have lost access to running water, sparking a late-night emergency alert.
Weather
'Absolutely overwhelming' donations for flood-affected Queensland families
In heartwarming scenes ahead of Christmas Day, organisers have been overwhelmed by donations for families dealing with the devastation caused by flooding following Cylcone Jasper.
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Farmers warn of potential mango shortages after flooding
Nationwide favourites could be in short supply this summer, including mangoes, pineapples and limes.
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More than 100 evacuated as dozens of communities cut off for day
A large recovery effort is under way across Queensland's far north, with dozens of communities left isolated just days out from Christmas.
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'I nearly had a heart attack': Flood-hit couple floored by flight fee
Tourism operators and flood-hit Far North Queenslanders are calling on airlines to give them a fair go after one couple was hit with hundreds of dollars in fees.
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Entire flood-hit town to be evacuated in major military operation
Rescuers have "grave concerns" for a man missing since his home was destroyed by flooding.
queensland
Far North Queensland severe weather warning cancelled but 'risk remains real'
The Bureau of Meteorology has officially cancelled the severe weather warning that was in place, however a "significant risk" of showers and storms remains.
Cairns
Croc pulled from floodwaters in middle of Queensland town
The crocodile was spotted in a local swimming spot in Ingham, about 115 kilometres north of Townsville.
queensland
'Never seen rainfall like this': Planes under water as flood emergency hits
Some areas of Far North Queensland copped more than 400 millimetres of rain in just six hours.
Cairns
'Moderate' possibility Jasper could re-develop into cyclone
Thunderstorms and heavy rains have continued to batter parts of the state as the storm gathers power.
queensland
'Mini tornado' sweeps through coastal town after Cyclone Jasper
The worst of the damage was around the Bluewater Marina where boats were being thrown in the air by the winds.
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Police increase patrols in cyclone-affected areas after thefts and vandalism
"They got a bit over a thousand dollars," head chef Tristan Firth told 9News.
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Queenslanders rescued from flash flooding off the back of Cyclone Jasper
Twelve people and a dog were rescued during a flash flooding event off the back of ex-tropical cyclone Jasper on December 14.
Australia
Cyclone Jasper leaves 40,000 homes without power
Almost 40,000 households and businesses remain without power in Far North Queensland today after Cyclone Jasper made landfall as crews plan to assess the damage in coming hours.
Weather
Tens of thousands without power after Jasper smashes Queensland
The cyclone switched gears as it dawdled towards the coastline, some in its path saying the rain is so mighty "it hurts us when it hits".
Weather
Emergency alerts issued as cyclone brings heavy rainfall
The upgrade brings the possibility of destructive wind gusts up to 140km/h as the system crosses the coast this afternoon.
queensland
Cyclone Jasper to make landfall tomorrow lunchtime as category 2 system
Tropical Cyclone Jasper has intensified to a category two system as Queensland residents brace for landfall tomorrow.
queensland
Cyclone Jasper to bring 'gale-force winds' and heavy rainfall
BoM predicts the cyclone will hit between Cape Flattery and Cardwell.
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Hundreds of thousands told to prepare as cyclone watch issued
Officials are worried the cyclone could intensify and hit on the predicted king tides, which would cause significant flooding.
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