25K views · 345 reactions | This is Cyclone Freddy, as seen on satellite from late Tuesday morning through Friday morning. It maintained Category 4 intensity throughout this loop, and it remains a massive, powerful storm as it moves westward toward a potential strike on Madagascar. Here's the complete forecast for this storm: https://wxch.nl/61823Uj2G | The Weather Channel | Facebook

SATELLITE LOOP: Severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie rapidly strengthened into a Category 4 storm Monday evening, posing a serious risk to lives and property along and near the Queensland, Australia coastline. MORE INFO: http://ow.ly/rMMZ30aiNDe | AccuWeather

WATCH: our new 'Understanding tropical cyclone categories' video. A tropical cyclone’s effects vary depending on its intensity, so it’s important to understand the hazards involved and the potential damage a tropical cyclone can cause. More info: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/ | Bureau of Meteorology