**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Emergency Warning) has been issued for Bowen and surrounding areas from the Whitsunday Disaster Management Group. 

The Whitsunday Region will be affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, very destructive winds are likely from this evening. Residents are advised to warn others, stay off roads and take shelter now.

For more information, listen to local radio or visit https://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/.

For cyclone assistance or damage, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).