Cyclone Jasper gradually intensifying, with region between Cooktown and Mackay at ‘highest risk’

Slow-moving tropical cyclone forecast to strengthen before weakening slightly and heading for Queensland next week

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Cyclone Jasper is gradually intensifying as it moves towards the Queensland coast.

The severe tropical cyclone is expected to strengthen further and move from category 3 to category 4 on Thursday night or during Friday, the Bureau of Meteorology said.

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