Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

Track map of Tropical Cyclone Kirilly prior to landfall. From www.bom.gov.au, January 25 2024 1700 AEST.
Track map of Tropical Cyclone Kirilly prior to landfall. From www.bom.gov.au, January 25 2024 1700 AEST.

Tropical Cyclone Kirilly formed in the Coral Sea on Janury 24 2024 near Lihou Reef offshore of the Queensland (Whitsunday) coast. TC Kirrily is the third cyclone of the 2023-24 season in the Australian region.

TC Kirilly moved west-south west towards the Queensland coast while developing to a category 3 Severe Tropical Cyclone around 4pm (AEST) on January 25. Kirilly made landfall between 0900 and 1000 (AEST) that evening. Kirilly was downgraded to a category 2 Tropical Cyclone prior to landfall at Townsville. After crossing the coast Kirilly conitinued moving inland on a southwestly path.

Satellite image showing Tropical Cyclone Kirilly in the Coral Sea and Severe Tropical Cyclone Anggrek in the Indian Ocean. Image from www.bom.gov.au. January 25 2024.
Satellite image showing Tropical Cyclone Kirilly in the Coral Sea and Severe Tropical Cyclone Anggrek in the Indian Ocean. Image from www.bom.gov.au. January 25 2024.
Colourised satellite animation of Tropical Cyclone Kirilly (05U) approching the Queensland coast. Images from NOAA. January 24-25 2024
Colourised satellite animation of Tropical Cyclone Kirilly (05U) approching the Queensland coast. Images from NOAA. January 24-25 2024
Satellite animation showing a Tropical Cyclone Kirilly developing in the Coral Sea. Images from www.bom.gov.au. January 24-25 2024.
Satellite animation showing a Tropical Cyclone Kirilly developing in the Coral Sea. Images from www.bom.gov.au. January 24-25 2024.
Satellite animation showing a Tropical Cyclone Kirilly developing in the Coral Sea. Images from JMA. January 24-25 2024.
Satellite animation showing a Tropical Cyclone Kirilly developing in the Coral Sea. Images from JMA. January 24-25 2024.
Satellite image of Tropical Cyclone Kirilly approaching the Queensland coast. Image from JTWC, January 25 2024.
Satellite image of Tropical Cyclone Kirilly approaching the Queensland coast. Image from JTWC, January 25 2024.