The low originated as a circulation south of Honiara. It moved west and Gales were reported from a ship at 0000 UTC 16th at 18.6S 149.6E Willis Island reported northeasterly gales on the 16th. Satellite derived winds at 0851 UTC 16th showed winds in the easterlies to 45 knots near the coast south of 17S. Gales on the mainland were reported from Lucinda (northeasterly winds averaging 34 knots) at 1316 UTC 16th and Cardwell (northeasterly winds averaging 35 knots at 2000 UTC 16th. Rainfall: max 24 hour total 300mm in 24 hour to 2300 UTC 16th Flooding: One of the highest floods on record at Giru (town just south of Townsville)

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