Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall in far north Qld on Friday as category 5 storm, bringing 315km/h wind gusts
Massive storm tracking a path to Queensland coast, intensified offshore to category 5, fueled by warm waters in Coral Sea.
Summary
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is projected to make landfall in Far North Queensland on Friday as a Category 5 storm. The cyclone has intensified significantly, with wind gusts reported at 315 km/h.
The storm's development has been fueled by the warm waters of the Coral Sea, which have contributed to its rapid escalation in strength.
As the cyclone approaches the Queensland coast, infrastructure and operational readiness will be critical to mitigate potential impacts on local systems and services.
Updates
Update at 14:10 UTC on 2026-03-19
Phys.org reported Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently a very dangerous Category 5 storm, sitting off the Far North Queensland Coast.
Sources: Phys.org