Cyclone Jasper to Bring ‘Destructive Winds, Heavy Persistent Rain’ to Queensland

‘Wherever Jasper crosses it will be a significant event likely to bring damaging to destructive winds, heavy persistent rain that will lead to flooding.’

Kayakers paddle on the flooded Logan River, caused by Cyclone Debbie, as it flows over the Mt Lindesay Highway in Waterford West near Brisbane on April 1, 2017. Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP via Getty Images

Queensland’s far north is bracing for the likely arrival of Tropical Cyclone Jasper on Wednesday.