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Cyclone Jasper is likely to cross the far northern Queensland coast on Wednesday 13th December 2023.
LATEST VIDEO UPDATE
Keep up to date with the latest guidance on where this cyclone is projected to move, including when it begins to have an impact, and which areas are at risk.
CYCLONE FORECAST MAP
The map shows areas in the Watch Zone, indicating gales to begin within 24 to 48 hours, and areas in the Warning Zone, indicating gales within 24 hours.
The map updates every six hours, increasing to every three hours when communities are under threat.
POTENTIAL RAIN MAP
The rain map shows the heaviest falls from Cyclone Jasper are north of Townsville, Queensland. Map updates each morning around 7am (AEST)
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