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Laine Clark, Keira Jenkins and Fraser Barton

Cyclone Kirrily crosses Queensland coast in Townsville

Heavy rains and gale force winds are hitting north Queensland again as Cyclone Kirrily makes land. (Brian Cassey/AAP PHOTOS)

Lingering for days, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the coast in Townsville as one of the most powerful systems witnessed in north Queensland in decades.

Destructive winds up to 170km/h and "life-threatening" flash flooding are set to impact the region after Kirrily suddenly intensified.

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