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Queensland residents have been told it is now too late to escape as the most dangerous storm ever predicted to hit the Australian state closes in.
Cyclone Yasi, a category five storm - the most severe level, is expected to make landfall in the next few hours.
State Premier Anna Bligh said those in coastal areas expected to flood should have left their homes already.
The state disaster co-ordinator warned residents they would be on their own for up to 24 hours when Yasi strikes.
"The time for movement and evacuation has now passed," Mrs Bligh said, adding that Yasi would be "the most catastrophic storm to ever hit our coast".
"People should be sheltering wherever they are."
Blimey! Not getting a very easy time of it down under are they!
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