A strengthening cyclone threatens northern Australia with landfalls near Cooktown and in the Northern Territory, risking flooding, high winds, and storm surges.

A powerful tropical cyclone is forming in the Coral Sea and threatens northern Australia with multiple landfalls, first near Cooktown in Queensland, then possibly in the Northern Territory after re-forming over the Gulf of Carpentaria. The storm, currently a tropical low, is intensifying as it moves toward a region still recovering from severe flooding, raising concerns about catastrophic rainfall, strong winds, storm surges, and widespread damage. Authorities are urging residents to prepare for dangerous conditions, potential evacuations, and prolonged disruptions, as the storm’s path and strength remain uncertain.