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Tropical cyclone watch declared for Gulf communities, system expected to strengthen
A cyclone watch is in place for Gulf of Carpentaria communities between Aurukun and Karumba, including Mornington Island, as a tropical low moves slowly towards the Queensland coast.
Key points:
- A cyclone watch is in place for communities between Aurukun and Karumba
- The BOM expects it to form into a category two cyclone by Wednesday night or Thursday
- Heavy rainfall of up to 200 millimetres per day over several days is possible
The latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said the low was expected to develop into a tropical cyclone — to be called Lucas — on Wednesday night or Thursday.
“It is likely to stay in a similar position as it intensifies to category two,” Meteorologist Rosa Hoff said.
“The system should remain slow moving…
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