<p><br /> A storm that has blasted across Australia's northeast coast has torn roofs from homes, smashed boats into rocks and cut power to tens of thousands of people.<br /> </p><p><br /> Tropical Cyclone Ului crossed the coast at Airlie Beach as a category three storm early on Sunday with winds up to 124 miles per hour, strong enough to suck the air-conditioning units out of walls.<br /> </p><p><br /> There have been no reports of deaths or injuries as the storm whipped across the popular tourist area that borders the Great Barrier Reef.<br /> </p><p><br /> The cyclone has cut more than 27-thousand fixed phone lines, putting pressure on the mobile network.<br /> </p><p><br /> Officials say repair crews are being hampered by power cuts and other infrastructure damage in the cyclone-affected area, with 45,000 homes still without power.<br /> </p><p><br /> Resorts along the Great Barrier Reef were evacuated earlier in the week in anticipation of the storm.<br /> </p>
