At least 5500 people are being evacuated as Cyclone Debbie bears down on the north Queensland coast.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the window for people to move to safety is closing, and people must comply with evacuation orders stretching from Home Hill to Proserpine, including Bowen.
She said 3500 people had already been evacuated between Home Hill, just south of Townsville, and Proserpine, adding: "In relation to Bowen, we have extended that further. A further 2000 residents will be asked to leave.
