Cyclone Jasper forms of north-east of Cairns as hurricane force winds and heavy rain forecast

Category one cyclone, which is moving through Coral Sea, may reach the Queensland coast by next week

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Australia’s first tropical cyclone of the season has officially formed and is expected to become severe from Thursday, potentially reaching the Queensland coast by next week.

Cyclone Jasper is currently a category one tempest, expected to become severe from Thursday as it tracks through the Coral Sea.

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