As Queensland braces for yet another dose of severe weather, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji is making its presence felt with heavy rain, strong winds, and a potential flash flooding risk. While the storm has been downgraded from a category 1 cyclone to a tropical low, it\u2019s still packing a punch. For residents along the North Queensland coast, the worst might still be on its way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The system made landfall near Ayr, north of Bowen, early in the morning, and it didn\u2019t take long before the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM<\/a>) issued warnings about intense rainfall. Areas around Ayr and Bowen are expected to experience the heaviest downpours, which could lead to flash flooding throughout the day. Already, parts of the region have seen a staggering 370mm of rain, and the downpours are showing no signs of stopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being downgraded, Koji is still a serious threat. The winds have been fierce, with gusts recorded as high as 113km\/h at Hamilton Island before the storm crossed the coast. That\u2019s no small feat, and for people in the affected areas, the combination of wind, rain, and possible flooding has created a tense situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n