According to the Australian Meteorological Institute, record wind speeds of an average of 218 kilometers per hour were measured, with peaks of 288 kilometers per hour.
“We have not received any calls for help. It seems that the larger populated areas have escaped the most damage, emergency services spokesman Peter Sutton told the national broadcaster. ABC. According to him, a helicopter will assess the damage as soon as it is safe enough to take to the air.
The rescue services had earlier in the day called on everyone in the area to stay home and sit out the storm. There are no reports of damage or casualties yet. Ilsa has now been weakened to category three.
