Storm roars towards flooded Australian state

A strong tropical cyclone was roaring towards flood-ravaged areas of Australia today, sparking evacuations and warnings from officials that the storm could be the worst the region has ever seen.

Storm roars towards flooded Australian state

A strong tropical cyclone was roaring towards flood-ravaged areas of Australia today, sparking evacuations and warnings from officials that the storm could be the worst the region has ever seen.

Cyclone Yasi has strengthened to a Category 3 storm with winds of up to 115mph. It is expected to hit the Queensland state coast on Wednesday or Thursday as a fierce Category 4 storm with winds up to 162mph.

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