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Tropical Cyclone Debbie: Queenslanders preparing for worst cyclone since Yasi
Monday March 27, 2017 - 11:26 EDT
As Tropical Cyclone Debbie strengthens off the coast near Townsville in north Queensland, residents are being warned to prepare for the worst storm to hit the state since Cyclone Yasi in 2011.
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At Darwin Ap
10:40 CST
32°C
25°C
Possible thunderstorm
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Tropical Cyclone Debbie: Queenslanders preparing for worst cyclone since Yasi
11:26 EDT
As Tropical Cyclone Debbie strengthens off the coast near Townsville in north Queensland, residents are being warned to prepare for the worst storm to hit the state since Cyclone Yasi in 2011.
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