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Here’s what we learned:
Authorities in Queensland have just provided an update on tropical cyclone Kimi, which is currently located off the coast of Innisfail in far north Queensland. It was upgraded to a category two system at 2pm.
Kimi is expected to move south and weaken over the next 12 hours while remaining off the coast, coming almost level with Townsville, which is 260km south of Innisfail, before looping around to head back up north.
The uncertainty is high with tropical cyclone Kimi. That is because it’s a really small system and the environmental winds are quite light. So, while we have that we have the uncertainty that is high. There still remains a distinct possibility of Kimi crossing the coast as a category two system. That’s in the warning areas.
The most likely scenario is what we have on our track maps, however, we’re not ruling out a crossing of category two because there is a high degree of uncertainty with the system. So the bureau is closely monitoring the system.
Kimi intensifies to category 2 as it moves south. Cyclone Watch declared to Bowen. #CycloneKimi t.co/rVLE6inkt8 pic.twitter.com/cTsdWDDyKh
Please, prepare. There are a number of things to do. People who are Queenslanders know that when cyclones are coming, you need to get ready. Prepare, be ready, plan ahead. A cyclone is on its way. Prepare as if it’s coming towards your community and be ready.
WARNING UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms are progressing eastwards across #SEQld. Heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts are likely. 53mm was recorded at Palen Creek in 1 hour to 3:15pm. Warnings at: t.co/GW35jfwzGL pic.twitter.com/ZMvYFjj6RP
Read the original article at The Guardian