Details of Tropical #CycloneJasper at 4:00 pm AEST:

Intensity: category 2, sustained winds near the centre of 100 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 140 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 55 kilometres of 16.9 degrees South, 153.7 degrees East , 880 kilometres east of #PortDouglas and 850 kilometres east of #Cairns .
Movement: southwest at 14 kilometres per hour .

Tropical Cyclone Jasper, category 2, is moving in a general westwards direction. Jasper is forecast to maintain intensity during Monday and Tuesday. Jasper is forecast to intensify to a category 3 cyclone shortly before making landfall during Wednesday, most likely between #Cooktown and #Cardwell.

Hazards:

#DamagingWinds of 90 km/h are expected to develop along the Queensland coast between #Cooktown and #Ingham, including #Cairns from Tuesday. DAMAGING WINDS of 90 km/hr may extend as far south as #Townsville or as far north as #CapeMelville depending on Jasper's exact movement.

#HeavyRainfall is expected to develop along the coast from late Tuesday.

As the cyclone approaches the coast, #AbnormallyHighTides are possible and large waves are likely along the coast.

Recommended Action:

People between Cape Melville and Townsville, including Cairns and Cooktown, should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.

- Information is available from your local government.

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au).

- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).

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