Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi downgraded but 'mother nature hasn't turned off the tap yet'

Ex-tropical Cyclone Kimi was downgraded overnight, however Queenslanders have been warned "mother nature hasn't turned off the tap yet".

Kimi proved to be all bark and no bite as she turned into a tropical low in the early hours of this morning.

A tropical cyclone warning that was in force has been cancelled and the chance of it reforming is considered low.

However areas of heavy rain are expected to remain around the tropical east coast of Queensland in the coming days, while a flood watch remains in place between Cairns and Ayr.

"There's still a risk of heavy rainfall remaining and there is still a flood watch in force," Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.

Emergency services are ready to act in case conditions intensify.

"We have moved resources around for the cyclone. Our swift and flood water rescue teams still in place, our flood boats are still ready to go, helicopters on stand-by," Queensland's Fire and Emergency Services Assistant Commissioner John Bolger said.

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He said the impacts of the storm are "not far from the normal" for Far North Queensland during the wet season.

The BoM says in the coming days Kimi is expected to track back towards the north of the state as a weak tropical low.

While the cyclone is unlikely to cross the coast, communities from Innisfail to Bowen remain on high alert for heavy rain, wind and abnormally high tides.

Gusts up to 130km/h are still possible about coastal and island communities between Innisfail and Ayr today, the BoM says.

Tides will be slightly higher than normal between Bowen and Lucinda and there is a current wind warning for the Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast and Gold Coast Waters.

Heavy rainfall with the potential to cause flash flooding has put residents in Kimi's firing line on flood watch, many yesterday laying sandbags in an effort to waterproof their homes.

The State Emergency Service received 170 requests for assistance for fallen trees, leaking roofs and assistance with sandbags.

"We ask people if they could please work with us and stay off flooded roads and whatever you do, just please remember if it's flooded, forget it," Mr Bolger said.