A new tropical cyclone formed yesterday near the Solomon Islands, and is looking very impressive as it intensifies towards hurricane equivalent status today. The storm is expected to become a major typhoon as it moves through the Coral Sea, and most of the Queensland coast is on alert for high waves and rough seas. The forecast for a potential landfall is still very uncertain, but chances are increasing for the Mackay and Townsville areas for early next week. With many days until landfall, the f

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