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.