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BoM tracker map shows forecast path of category 2 cyclone will hit north of Cairns and Port Douglas on the Queensland coast at about 1pm with heavy rain, 140km/h winds and storm surge predicted. Follow the latest Australia news and weather updates today
- Residents and visitors stockpile board games and beer before Jasper crosses Queensland coast
- Jasper to become more severe, prompting weather warnings for 500mm rain, heavy winds
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Good morning and welcome to our rolling news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the best of the overnight stories before my esteemed colleague Emily Wind takes the chair.
Queenslanders and holidaymakers in the sunshine state are preparing for the expected impact around lunchtime of Cyclone Jasper which could bring up to 500mm of rain and 140km/h winds as it makes landfall between Port Douglas and Cape Flattery. And it’s a big test for Steven Miles, who built a public reputation as a wisecracking political warrior but will now front the government’s handling of the cyclone as he bids for the top job.
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