**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Watch and Act) has been issued for Townsville from the Townsville Disaster Management Group. 

Damaging winds are likely from 2pm today. Warn others, stay off roads and seek shelter. 

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

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