Tropical Cyclone Narelle has formed in the Coral Sea off the coast of Far North Queensland, bringing with it damaging winds and heavy rain.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli gives an update as Cyclone Narelle continues to cross the state.

“While at its strongest upon arrival, the destructive core of the tropical cyclone threaded the needle between Lockhart River and Cowen, meaning that neither of these communities faced the full brunt ...