Tropical Cyclone Norell batters Far North Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Norell, a Category 5 system, is making landfall on the Far North Queensland coast near Cape Melville, threatening the remote community of Lockhart River with destructive winds and intense rainfall. The cyclone has already caused power outages in Cooktown and recorded wind gusts up to 94 kilometres per hour at Low Isles, with emergency warnings issued for residents to take shelter immediately. The storm's eye has closed overnight, suggesting potential slight weakening, though it remains an extremely dangerous weather event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.