Norfolk residents have been urged to seek out shelter as tropical cyclone Gabrielle approaches Norfolk Island.
The eye of the storm is expected to reach Norfolk Island by around 9PM on Saturday evening as the weather continues to worsen.
The Bureau of Meteorology have warned that the cyclone response plan has now been upgraded to red alert which means all residents should remain inside behind closed doors.
According to the Bureau, conditions are expected to deteriorate further as the cyclone approaches.
"Conditions will deteriorate further through the day as the centre of the cyclone approaches this evening," they said.
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