Tropical Cyclone Kimi Downgraded to Low but More Weather on the Way

Infrared image courtesy of the Japan Meteorological Agency. Blue Marble surface image courtesy of NASA.

Ex-tropical cyclone Kimi has weakened into a tropical low off the North Queensland coast, but authorities are warning there is increased potential for flooding and a new cyclone to form in the next couple of weeks.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was “good news” the system had been downgraded but warned a flood watch is still in force in parts of the state. “So we’re still making sure we’re just monitoring that rain of the next 24 to 48 hours,” Palaszczuk said.