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

Destructive to very destructive winds are likely from 7pm today, residents are advised to take shelter now.

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).