A man dashes out to check the weather as Bowen begins to feel the effects of driving rain and strong winds of Cyclone Debbie. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen/The Australian

But the cyclone’s effects will also hit other areas of the state as the system changes to a tropical low.

Sky News Weather chief meteorologist Tom Saunders said Debbie’s effects could reach further than just the coastline.

Mr Saunders said a tropical low would see heavy falls in inland areas including in Collinsville and Charters Towers for the next 24-48 hours.

Tropical Cyclone Debbie hit the coast near Bowen about midday today. Picture: Bureau of MeteorologySource:Supplied

And he said Brisbane and Sydney could also cop some heavy falls in coming days as the system twisted south and southeast.

While Brisbane won’t feel the direct effects of the cyclone, the city can expect some heavy rain in the next 48 hours.

The city can expect a top of 31C and showers tomorrow, 30C and showers on Thursday and 25C and heavy showers on Friday.

Showers will also be felt along the NSW coast and Sydney can expect some heavy rainfall on Thursday.

The city can expect a top of 27C on Thursday and a top of 22C on Friday with showers easing.

Tropical Cyclone Debbie’s effects will be felt for hours. Picture: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/EPASource:AAP