Tropical Cyclone Ellie is currently sitting 150 kilometres south-west of Cairns. The cyclone, which is bound for Cardwell in Far north Queensland only 90 kilometres south of Innisfail where Cyclone Larry brought havoc during the early months of 2006.

Cyclone Ellie is currently rated at category 1, with wind speeds up to 125km/h and currently heading in a south west direction.