Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji made landfall in north Queensland as a tropical low, bringing heavy rainfall and winds. Prior to landfall, forecasts had projected the system to cross the coast as a Category One tropical cyclone, with its path anticipated between Ayr and Mackay.
Landfall and Immediate Impacts
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji made landfall in north Queensland, classified as a tropical low. The system generated winds reaching up to 113 kilometers per hour and contributed to significant rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology reported that some areas experienced up to 327 millimeters of rain within a six-hour period.
Prior Projections and Observations
Before making landfall, Tropical Cyclone Koji was projected by weather authorities to cross the north Queensland coast as a Category One system. Forecasts indicated that landfall was anticipated within hours in the region between Ayr and Mackay.
The cyclone was observed to be moving south at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour. Its position was reported as 120 kilometers north-east of Townsville prior to landfall. Earlier advisories highlighted the potential for damaging winds and heavy rainfall in the affected areas. A 120-hour forecast map was made available, which detailed the projected trajectory of the cyclone and indicated areas under high-wind, cyclone watch, and cyclone warning advisories.