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Ex-tropical Cyclone Megan Sweeps Through Inland Northern Territory
Residents were told to shelter at the police station, health facility or dozens of dwellings capable of withstanding a category three system.
Northwest Western Australia Battens Down as Lincoln Approaches
‘As it makes landfall that’s when we will see the most intense impacts.’
‘High Risk’ Lincoln Will Turn Back Into a Cyclone in Western Australia
We will see the wind speed really start to ratchet up around the ex-tropical cyclone through the course of the second half of this week
Storm System Could Redevelop Into a Cyclone Over State
The weather system is barrelling towards Western Australia and should cross the border near Halls Creek as it tracks towards the coast.
Sixteen Homes ‘Uninhabitable’ as Outage Compo Capped
About 16 houses in the South Gippsland community of Mirboo North were so extensively damaged by Tuesday’s wild storms that they can no longer be lived in.
Communities Still in the Dark After Destructive Storms in Queensland
The bureau said the system was a 40 percent chance of becoming a cyclone on Feb. 16.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dumps Months of Rain in a Day
Much of the state was hit with 30mm to 50mm, noting 86mm was recorded at Kiama on the south coast and 64mm at Orange.
Cyclone Set for ‘Last Hurrah’ in Queensland as Another Threat Looms
‘It was the straw that broke the camel’s back for many in some ways.’
Queensland Families ‘Devastated’ by Flood Destruction
‘We walked out onto the driveway as the lights were out and the water was already armpit level high.’
Flooding Damage Set to Be Assessed With Rain Easing
Thousands lost power, more than 20 schools were closed, roads were cut and 39 swiftwater rescues were completed as severe weather lashed the area on Jan. 30.
Queensland Cops a Soaking as Ex-cyclone Leaves Its Mark
Days after Kirrily crossed the coast, the former cyclone is still making its presence felt with widespread rain lingering in the state’s northwest.
Clean-Up From Kirrily Begins Following ‘Tense’ Evening
Authorities have now begun the process of restoring power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses.
Cyclone Builds in Strength as It Zeros in Toward Queensland Coast
It is believed to be the strongest cyclone to hit the region since Cyclone Althea devastated north Queensland in 1971.
Region Battens Down the Hatches as Cyclone Forms in Queensland
‘We still are expected to see significant impacts from these winds.’
Cyclone Menace Forming on Doorstep of Flood-Hit Region in Queensland
‘We are expecting catchments to respond reasonably quickly, especially in areas that have already been flooding.’
Cyclone Threat Hangs Over Rain-Soaked North Queensland
It is likely to approach the Queensland coast as a severe cyclone into Thursday but there is still some uncertainty about where it will make landfall.
Flood-Hit Regions Brace for More Rain, Cyclone Kirrily
‘It’s a good time for Queenslanders in that part of the coast ... to prepare for the cyclone.’
Northern Australia’s Big Wet Continues, Cyclone Builds
The Bureau of Meteorology said it could strengthen to a category 3 system or higher, possibly making a “severe impact” on the Queensland coast.