The cyclone sandwich is coming

Clean up to begin after Queensland faced the full brunt of tropical Cyclone Marcia.

Cyclone Marcia Destroyed house in Yeppoon - Pic Jack Tran Source: Supplied

Cyclone Marcia has damaged homes in Yeppoon and torn iron from buildings in Rockhampton to the south. And its not over yet.

As the tropical cyclone continues to makes its way south were beginning to see the trail of destruction its left in its wake.

WHAT WE KNOW:

* Cyclone Marcia has been downgraded to a category 1 system but many residents are facing a damp and dark night with thousands without electricity.

* Power is expected to be cut for several days and emergency services are calling on residents to use water only when absolutely necessary.

* The severe tropical cyclone made landfall as a category 5 cyclone and has left a trail of destruction over Yeppoon and Rockhampton.

*The cyclone was at category 5 when it grazed Yeppoon battering the coastal town with 285km/h winds. It was downgraded to category 3 when it hit Rockhampton in the afternoon.

* Marcias destructive core with gusts to 155km/h continued southwards towards Biloela.

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The cyclone sandwich is coming