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  "path": "/2026/03/18/severe-tropical-cyclone-narelle-forecast-to-briefly-reach-category-5-before-queensland-landfall-australia/",
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  "textContent": "Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to intensify to Category 5 peak intensity over the Coral Sea before approaching the Far North Queensland coast between Lockhart River and Cooktown on March 20, 2026. Destructive winds of over 250 km/h (155 mph), along with rainfall totals over 350 mm (14 inches), are expected to triggere flash flooding, significant storm surges, and coastal flooding.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to briefly reach Category 5 before Queensland landfall, Australia"
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