Premier Steven Miles says ‘we’re not out of the woods’ with BoM weather warnings issued as former category three cyclone downgradedFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTropical Cyclone Kirrily has weakened to a tropical low after crossing the far north Queensland coast but damaging wind and intense rainfall is forecast for the coming days.The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said the cyclone “decayed rapidly” on Thursday night from a category three storm to a category two and then category one system.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Eden Gillespie
Publish date : 2024-01-26 02:25:50
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‘Like a ghost howling’: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily to bring heavy rain to Queensland as Townsville residents survey damage
