Burdekin coastal communities evacuate due to Cyclone Debbie

Samantha Campbell
Updated March 27 2017 - 9:24am, first published 8:30am
CYCLONE WATCH: Tropical Cyclone Debbie Forecast Track Map. Photo: Bureau of Meterology.
CYCLONE WATCH: Tropical Cyclone Debbie Forecast Track Map. Photo: Bureau of Meterology.

An emergency evacuation alert has been issued by the Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group, for Alva Beach, Groper Creek, Jerona, Wunjunga and some areas of Rita Island due to Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

Samantha Campbell

Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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