Storm expected to become a cyclone on Wednesday, with potential to deliver strong winds to parts of exposed coastal areasFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAbout 2,200 people living on Norfolk Island are battening down as a tropical cyclone with destructive winds of more 165km/h is expected to approach the Australian territory this weekend.Tropical cyclone Gabrielle has formed about 730km north-west of Mackay on Wednesday, with sustained winds of 75km/h. Meteorologists expect it to strengthen to a category two cyclone on Wednesday afternoon before intensifying into a category three system on Thursday. Continue reading...
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