An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 6.05pm, 10 January by Whitsunday Local Disaster Management Group.

This is a Cyclone Watch and Act message from the Whitsunday Local Disaster Management Group.

The Whitsunday region will be affected by Tropical Cyclone Koji.

Destructive winds are likely.

PREPARE TO TAKE SHELTER NOW.

You should warn neighbours, secure belongings.

For more information listen to local radio, or visit https://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.

For cyclone damage assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

Emergency alert warning

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations — such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage — phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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