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  "path": "/2026/03/20/tropical-cyclone-narelle-weakens-after-queensland-landfall-forecast-to-re-intensify-over-gulf-of-carpentaria/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-20T09:37:27.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall over the Queensland coast at 07:00 AEST on March 20 (21:00 UTC on March 19), as a high-end Category 4 system after briefly reaching Category 5 intensity a day earlier. The cyclone crossed the coast approximately 75 km (47 miles) south of Lockhart River, weakened to Category 2 by the afternoon, and began moving offshore toward the Gulf of Carpentaria. Destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding were reported across affected areas.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Tropical Cyclone Narelle weakens after Queensland landfall, forecast to re-intensify over Gulf of Carpentaria"
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