<p>Residents of Airlie Beach and surrounding communities took shelter as category four Tropical Cyclone Debbie</a> struck northern Queensland, tossing trees and forcing evacuations</a> in some parts of the state.</p><p>Brandy Creek, inland of Airlie Beach, was lashed by wild wind and rain on March 28 as the eye of the cyclone began to track over the region</a>.</p><br />
