Tropical cyclone warning as far north Queensland braces for stormy start to 2019

The deluge could cause flash flooding and has already swollen rivers and creeks from Cape Keerweer to Cape York

Far north Queensland is likely to welcome 2019 with a bang, with wild winds and more torrential rain as a category two cyclone brewed offshore.

A cyclone warning was current on Monday for a stretch of coast from Cape Keerweer to Cape York, taking in the communities of Weipa, Aurukun and Mapoon.

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