Tropical Cyclone Tiffany weakens after making landfall in far north Queensland
by Australian Associated Press and Lane Sainty from on (#5TV3P)
Storm downgraded to tropical low as it crossed Cape York Peninsula, but expected to ramp up as it moves into Northern Territory
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany has weakened to a tropical low after making landfall in far north Queensland, but is expected to redevelop into a serious storm as it approaches the Top End.
The cyclone, which formed in the Coral Sea, crossed Queensland's northern coast, Cape York Peninsula, about 90km southeast of Coen at about 2pm on Monday. There was widespread rainfall across the top of the state as it hit land and moved westward at about 12km an hour.
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