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Narelle is making an impact now. A comparison of 20 years ago (STC Larry) and today (STC Narelle) highlights the power of these systems.
Thinking of Cape York communities this morning as Narelle makes landfall. Stay safe.

TC Narelle is a reminder of what nature can do. This is not a time for complacency — preparation saves lives and livelihoods. Stay informed. Be ready.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle (34U) is currently at category 4 intensity in the northern Coral Sea.

Narelle is moving steadily to the west and will approach the far north-east Queensland coast between Lockhart River and Cooktown.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring severe impacts to Far North Queensland during Friday.

Current: 4:56 AM AEST Thursday 19 March 2026.

Latest Track Map: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/tropical-cyclone-forecast-track-map/IDQ65019

Preparing your community submission for the Disaster Ready Fund Round Three?

This round of the Disaster Ready Fund will deliver $200 million towards communities. The funding will help reduce disaster risk and build resilience Australia wide.

The deadline for project proposals has been extended, and now closes on 16 April 2025. This is in response to feedback received from multiple impacted local government areas following the significant disruption caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, as well as significant weather events in other states and territories.

Applications are submitted to state and territory lead agencies. Find out more: https://www.nema.gov.au/our-work/key-programs/disaster-ready-fund

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If you get isolated because of severe weather, could you last a few days without a trip to the shops?

Make sure your emergency kit has:

✅ Canned goods (soups, spaghetti, baked beans)
🥨 Easy pantry staples
💧 Bottled water
🥪 Food that doesn’t need heating

Also, if relevant make sure you pack:
🐾 Dried pet food
🍼 Baby formula

For more info on what to include in your emergency kit, head to https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/emergencykit

If you are in an isolated community and need assistance with resupply of essential goods, including food and medical supplies, head to: https://www.qra.qld.gov.au/resupply-flood-isolated-properties

Tell us your story!

If you or someone you know was impacted by severe weather this season, your experience can help improve Queensland’s disaster management sector.

Submissions for our 2023–24 Severe Weather Season Review are now open for individuals, community groups, organisations, and government.

All disasters are different, so your stories, photos and videos are important to us.

Head to our website for more information: https://www.igem.qld.gov.au/submissions

Thoughts are with the communities of the Vanuatu islands in the path of Severe TC Lola this evening. Stay safe.

The dangerous core of Severe TC Lola is beginning to impact the eastern islands of the Vanuatu chain. While the system is weakening, it is still a very powerful cyclone (still analysed as a category 4 by the Vanuatu Met Department). Thoughts are with those in its path tonight.

Thoughts are with the communities of the Vanuatu Islands this evening in the path of TC Lola. Stay safe!

The dangerous core of Severe TC Lola is beginning to impact the eastern islands of the Vanuatu chain. While the system is weakening, it is still a very powerful cyclone (still analysed as a category 4 by the Vanuatu Met Department). Thoughts are with those in its path tonight.

Calling all primary school teachers! 👩‍🏫

We’ve got your back with a fun class activity to help your students learn about packing a ‘Grab and Go’ bag.

Teach kids the importance of getting ready for extreme weather, then enter the Get Ready Queensland School Competition by submitting photos of your class completing this activity!

Check out our comp and activities here getready.qld.gov.au/schools

Thoughts are with the people of Hawaii and everyone affected by these devastating wildfires