An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 11.31am Wednesday, 18 March 2026 by the Lockhart River Local Disaster Management Group.

This is a CYCLONE WATCH AND ACT message from the Lockhart River Local Disaster Management Group.
PREPARE NOW for Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Destructive winds likely from Thursday 19 March 2026.

Secure belongings, warn others and plan a safe shelter. Listen to local radio or www.bom.gov.au or dashboard.tcica.com.au for info.

Stay up to date with the latest warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology via bom.gov.au/. For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple-Zero (000).

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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