Tropical cyclone Jasper prompts Queensland weather warnings for wild winds, heavy rain, possible flooding

Cyclone weakened to category 1 on Sunday night but is expected to intensify before crossing coast of far north Qld near Cairns

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Residents of far north Queensland are bracing for wild weather, possible power outages, and internet and water supply disruptions with the arrival of tropical cyclone Jasper.

As of 4.30am on Monday, Jasper had weakened again to a category 1 system and was about 600km east of Cairns and 530km northeast of Townsville.