A destructive and intense Cyclone Trevor has hit the Northern Territory mainland, crossing into the remote Gulf of Carpentaria coast as a category four system
A destructive and intense Cyclone Trevor has hit the Northern Territory mainland, crossing into the remote Gulf of Carpentaria coast as a category four system
23 March 2019
The storm is producing wind gusts of 250km/h as it makes landfall on the coast near the Northern Territory's border with Queensland.
It was bringing "very destructive" winds to Centre Island, off the coast of Borroloola.
Evacuations have ended for communities in the cyclone's path, with authorities now urging remaining residents to prepare for flooding and "very destructive" winds.
Trevor is also expected to produce heavy rain and tidal surges.
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