An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 4.20pm Thursday, 19 March 2026 by the Pormpuraaw Disaster Management Group.

This is a CYCLONE WATCH & ACT Warning from the Pormpuraaw Disaster Management Group.

PORMPURAAW may be affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

PREPARE NOW for possible impacts. Destructive winds are likely from tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You should seek safe shelter and remain indoors tomorrow.

For more information, listen to local radio, or visit https://www.facebook.com/PormpuraawShireCouncil. For cyclone damage assistance, contact the SES on 132 500.

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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