Queensland braces for ‘once-in-100-year’ Cyclone Narelle as storm intensifies

Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a severe Category 5 storm, is approaching Queensland's coast with wind gusts over 300 km/h and heavy rain, prompting warnings of catastrophic damage. Evacuations, school closures, and emergency deployments are underway as authorities urge residents to prepare for power outages and flooding. Officials describe Narelle as a "once-in-100-year" event, with widespread disruption feared across far north Queensland.