What were the highest sustained winds of Tropical Cyclone Yasi at landfall?

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The discussion centers on Tropical Cyclone Yasi, which made landfall in Queensland, Australia, on February 2, 2011, with estimated sustained winds of about 155 mph, just below Category 5 status. It actually reached Category 5 before landfall, impacting areas between Innisfail and Cardwell. After making landfall, the cyclone weakened significantly to Category 3 and then to Category 1 as it moved inland toward Broken Hill. Despite the severe winds, which were recorded at 186 mph, there were no reported fatalities, highlighting the effective preparedness of the local population. Comparisons are made to other major hurricanes like Katrina, Andrew, and Camille, emphasizing the scale of Yasi's impact and the remarkable survival rate given the conditions. The discussion also references recent floods described as having "biblical proportions," indicating significant weather events in the region.
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I believe it made it to Category 5.

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/second-surge-threatens-north-queensland-20110201-1acgp.html"
 
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http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/news/story/45263/devastating-tc-yasi-crashing-a-1.asp

Landfall between Cairns and Townsville (actually between Innisfail and Cardwell), Queensland, on Feb. 2, 2011

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

Thankfully, it abated considerably upon landfall. Down to a Cat 3 - 2. Still heading inland, toward Broken Hill, expected there as a Cat 1. It was bad, but could have been much worse.

Now the floods we had a week or two ago, they were something else. I heard a weatherman describe them as going to be of 'biblical proprtions' before they occurred, and I though "hmmm, that's over the top a bit". It wasn't.
 
With winds recorded at 186 mph, I'm amazed that there were no reported fatalities! Gotta hand it to those Aussies for having enough sense to come in out of the rain.
 
mugaliens said:
With winds recorded at 186 mph, I'm amazed that there were no reported fatalities! Gotta hand it to those Aussies for having enough sense to come in out of the rain.

Yup. Compare and contrast with Katrina.
 

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