Cairns is facing the combination of a storm surge, massive rainfall, and a high tide tomorrow from Cyclone Yasi which are forcing the evacuation of key infrastructure like Cairns Base Hospital and low lying areas of the city and beach suburbs.
Service stations and supermarkets are seeing enormous queues as people buy supplies at the last minute.
Check out more at news.com.au
Cyclone Yasi approaches the Australian coast.
EVACUATIONS are under way as communities along the coast prepare for a cyclone that has stunned experienced weather watchers with its size and force. Live updates will be posted here as they come to hand.
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- BOM: Current Yasi track projections
- Local coverage at cairns.com.au
- Q&A: Preparing for a cyclone
- Email us your status and tips: news@news.com.au
- Evacuation and info hotline 1300 993 191
- Register as evacuee at Red Cross
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