**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Watch and Act) has been issued for Yarrabah from the Yarrabah Council.

Council advises destructive winds and heavy rainfall leading to flooding is likely over the next 24 hours. Do not drive unless necessary.

For more information listen to local radio or visit www.facebook.com/yarrabah.qld.gov.au. For cyclone damage assistance contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening situation dial Triple-Zero (000).