Cyclone Narelle: Brace for Category 5 Impact

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Severe tropical cyclone Narell is barreling toward far north Queensland,

expected to hit the coast as a Category 5 system Friday morning.

The storm has already prompted widespread cyclone warnings across the region,

with officials urging people to prepare for major impacts.

Queensland premiere, David Christopher Lee, has worn residents to brace for

significant damage from the powerful cyclone.

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Meteorology reports that Narell has likely peaked in strength

and could weaken to a Category 2 as it crosses the Cape.

Communities from Cooktown Northward are on high alert,

with rainfall totals between 40 and 50 millimeters already recorded over several hours.

Near Cohen and Lockhart River, the highest risk for heavy rain remains around Port Douglas.

The latest updates show that threat easing slightly south of Cooktown,

but the cyclone will still bring strong winds and flooding to the Queensland.

Coast early Friday, more details are coming from the Bureau's 2am warning.

In the Northern Territory, areas are now under a cyclone watch,

preparing for possible effects by Saturday.

Officials advise staying tuned to emergency broadcasts for the newest information.

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