**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.** 

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An Emergency Alert (Emergency Warning) has been issued for Charters Towers by Charters Towers Disaster Management Group.

The Charters Towers region is likely to be affected by Tropical Cyclone Kirrily. Damaging winds are likely from midnight. You should warn neighbours, secure belongings and seek safe shelter now. For more information listen to local radio or visit getready.charterstowers.qld.gov.au. 

For cyclone damage assistance contact the SES on 132 500. If life threatening call Triple Zero (000).