Drenching Predicted as Cyclone Heads Toward Coast in Australia

‘We’re anticipating widespread flooding through the weekend, going into early next week.’

A man cycles past a downed tree as inclement weather from Cyclone Jasper impacts Cairns in far north Queensland on Dec. 13, 2023. BRIAN CASSEY/AFP via Getty Images

The first sign of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is forecast for Jan. 24 as north Queensland braces for impact.

Winds of 120km/h are predicted for the Whitsunday Islands and coastal areas between Townsville and St Lawrence as the cyclone heads toward the coast.