I believe the Cairns airport recorded a maximum gust at 76km/h at about 4.48pm.
That's only gale force, not even cyclonic, still hasn't stopped them hamming it up to the moon.
The eye started crossing the coast over Cape trib about an hour and a half ago.
Sorry Cairns folk, that's about all you get, let's see how much rain it may give you.
Airport will be open tomorrow!
