A powerful cyclone is approaching Far North Queensland, with authorities warning some communities to brace for a direct and dangerous impact. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected

Weather authorities have delivered devastating news in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Narelle crossing the coast, after thousands in Queensland were left without power.

Far North Queensland residents say Tropical Cyclone Narelle has left a trail of damage across Cape York.

A combination of king tides, cyclone storm surges has swallowed infrastructure and large chunks of the Cairns shoreline in what one councillor described as destruction “worse than Jasper”.

Authorities have issued a terrifying cyclone warning video ahead of a category 5 system bearing down the country’s north, simulating the possible extent of the damage.