Gales and heavy rain at Maryborough. Verandahs were blown down. A vessel at sea reported:- SE gale off Wide Bay bar on the 16th. !7th E and stronger gale with huge seas washing boat off deck.. 4pm 17th wind lulled and turned W. 7pm 17th hurricane force WNW winds. Midnight moderating weather.

Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland a…