Tropical cyclone Jasper may reach category five, with region north of Mackay in potential firing line

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Slow-moving cyclone forecast to strengthen later today, before weakening slightly and heading for Queensland next week

Tropical cyclone Jasper has been upgraded to a category 3 system and is expected to strengthen further as it moves towards the Queensland coast.

Jasper is forecast to reach high end category 4 intensity later on Thursday and possibly category 5 on Thursday night, the Bureau of Meteorology said in its latest forecast.

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