Dangerous seas hit parts of Rarotonga today as strong winds and rough swells cause damage along the coastline. Authorities urge the public to stay clear of exposed areas and heed weather warnings. #WetStartToTheWeek #CookIslandsNews | Cook Islands News

500K views · 1.5K reactions | Our super high resolution 1.5 km model shows #CycloneCook making landfall just south of Whangamata on Thursday evening (around 6:00 pm). Around this time, destructive wind gusts in excess of 150 km/h will be occurring across parts of the the Bay of Plenty. Gusts may approach 180 km/h along the immediate coastline. Downed trees, power outages, and damage to structures is expected. Please be safe. >Ben | NIWA Weather | Facebook

10K views · 392 reactions | Karratha community cyclone clean-up group is out and about in town if you need help with your gardens and trees from Cyclone Damien damage. Nick Hall is the mastermind behind the group that schedules local businesses to help out with the massive task ahead. Message Nick on 0457532586 with your address and a photo of what needs to be done if you need help. | ABC Pilbara | Facebook

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🌀 Cyclone Alfred is forecast for tonight. Please be doing any last minute preparations now. ⛈️ We are expecting strong wings and heavy rain, but it will look different right across SEQ, so get as prepared as you can. Thank you to our local SES crews who are tirelessly working to prepare the community for Cyclone Alfred. 📞 If you need assistance, please call the SES on 132 500 or check out http://132500.qld.gov.au/ses-webapp/ | Nikki Boyd MP