Tropical Cyclone Yasi - Post Cyclone Coastal Field Investigation (2011)

A report detailing Tropical Cyclone Yasi. In February 2011, North Queensland experienced its largest and most intense cyclone since 1918. Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Yasi crossed the coast near Mission Beach at approximately 00:30 AEST on 3 February 2011 with estimated wind gusts up to 285 km/hr and maximum recorded wind speed up to 185 km/hr. TC Yasi was 500 kilometres wide with an eye 30 kilometres across.