If you wish to keep track of Yasi with infrared (amazing to see just the sheer size of her) have a look at the following link. Most of the more accurate tracking maps predict it will hit around townsville at aournd a category 4. Lets wait and see what she does.
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you just make sure u guys take care xoxoxo
Sex God
Yeh sammi... Dont get blown away, just get blown hun :P
Chuckles.....
So will paxxy being doing the same thing.. like last weekend, up all night to see it happen 
Im sure you will have to find a stronger rope.. not like doggys one.. hehehehe
Im sure you will have to find a stronger rope.. not like doggys one.. hehehehe Sex God
Sex God
'Ugly sister' cyclone menaces Queensland
Updated 41 minutes ago
An SES worker tends to a fallen tree in Bowen after Cyclone Anthony made landfall overnight.
An SES worker tends to a fallen tree in Bowen after Cyclone Anthony made landfall overnight. (AAP: Stewart McLean)
* Audio: Anthony crosses the coast, as Yasi looms larger (ABC News)
* Map: Bowen 4805
* Related Story: North Queensland 'dodges a bullet'
* Related Story: Ex-Cyclone Anthony still whipping Qld's north
* Related Story: Government denies playing politics with flood relief
* Related Story: Call to urgently pump water out of flooded mines
* Related Story: Outback Qld braces for drenching
* Related Link: Bureau of Meteorology - Qld Weather and Warnings
* Related Link: Send us your photos and videos
People in north Queensland have been warned to expect wind speeds of up to 260 kilometres per hour when a "big, ugly sister" cyclone makes landfall later this week.
Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ), police and weather officials are meeting across the state's far north today to discuss the possible threat of Tropical Cyclone Yasi.
The category one system is north-west of Vanuatu, but is expected to intensify before crossing the Queensland coast on Wednesday or Thursday.
Authorities fear the massive cyclone could be as intense as Cyclone Larry, which devastated parts of far north Queensland in 2006.
Queensland Police says it is the "big, ugly sister" to Cyclone Anthony, which caused only minor damage as it crossed the state's north coast near Bowen, south of Townsville, overnight.
* Listen to ABC Local Radio for the latest coverage
* In an emergency, call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500
* Current weather warnings
The weather bureau predicts Cyclone Yasi's eye will cross the coast near Townsville, but it says the system is so large it could impact communities 500 kilometres away.
Senior forecaster Jim Davidson says Cyclone Yasi is a big threat.
"It's probably going to be in the category three to category four range - wind gusts up to 200 to 260 ," he said.
Mr Davidson is also warning there could be a large storm tide as it crosses the coast either late on Wednesday or early on Thursday.
Cyclone Anthony
It will be the second cyclone to hit Queensland this week after Cyclone Anthony made landfall last night.
Cyclone Anthony brought down down trees and caused some minor damage to homes in north Queensland.
It has now been downgraded to a tropical low, heading inland.
Weather bureau spokesman Rick Threlfall says Cyclone Yasi is a large system and is developing quickly
"It's about 2,000 kilometres still east north-east of Bowen, so it's still a long way off, but it's moving west quite quickly," he said.
"We're keeping an eye on that - currently Fiji is monitoring that system and they're looking at bringing that towards the Queensland coast sometime on Wednesday night on on Thursday morning as a significant system.
"It's certainly going to move inland into Queensland during the course of the later part of next week, with fairly widespread rain areas and heavy rain within that as well, so the flooding potential is there.
"Exactly where at this stage is just a bit too difficult to say."
Superintendent Brian Connors from the Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre says the cyclone is very concerning.
"It's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared is the simplest way to put it," he said.
"We are treating it very seriously although there is not defined location that it will direct the impact on at this point in time, but it's best to go through those preparations nice and early."
'Bigger threat'
Queensland Transport Minister Rachel Nolan says coal ports and the rail system avoided damage from Cyclone Anthony, but Yasi is a bigger threat.
"There is some possibility of getting coal ships into Abbot Point today in order to commence loading before they would have to go out again in the next couple of days for the bigger cyclone to come," he said.
"It hasn't been completely decided if that's possible, but there is an aim to do that."
Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) says full cyclone preparations should be put in place across north Queensland.
EMQ spokesman Wayne Coutts says it is important people are prepared.
"People should consider to be self-sufficient in their home after the impact of such an event after about 72 hours," he said.
"Consider what you might do if you don't have power for about that long, consider what you might do if there's no water, if you're unable to go to the shops."
Townsville Mayor Les Tyrell says Cyclone Anthony was a good test run for the region's emergency services.
"All the preparations we have made for Anthony will just be repeated as we find out what's happening to Yasi as it gets a bit closer," he said.
"Certainly it was a good run for us to threaten any glitches to the system."
Independent state MP Rob Messenger says property owners should be allowed to clear trees before the next cyclone hits.
Mr Messenger says the vegetation management laws provide an exemption when there is a risk of serious personal injury, or damage to infrastructure.
He has called on the State Government to clarify that the exemption applies to cyclone threats.
- Reporting by Kerrin Binnie, Chris O'Brien, Penny Timms and Kristy Sexton-McGrath
Updated 41 minutes ago
An SES worker tends to a fallen tree in Bowen after Cyclone Anthony made landfall overnight.
An SES worker tends to a fallen tree in Bowen after Cyclone Anthony made landfall overnight. (AAP: Stewart McLean)
* Audio: Anthony crosses the coast, as Yasi looms larger (ABC News)
* Map: Bowen 4805
* Related Story: North Queensland 'dodges a bullet'
* Related Story: Ex-Cyclone Anthony still whipping Qld's north
* Related Story: Government denies playing politics with flood relief
* Related Story: Call to urgently pump water out of flooded mines
* Related Story: Outback Qld braces for drenching
* Related Link: Bureau of Meteorology - Qld Weather and Warnings
* Related Link: Send us your photos and videos
People in north Queensland have been warned to expect wind speeds of up to 260 kilometres per hour when a "big, ugly sister" cyclone makes landfall later this week.
Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ), police and weather officials are meeting across the state's far north today to discuss the possible threat of Tropical Cyclone Yasi.
The category one system is north-west of Vanuatu, but is expected to intensify before crossing the Queensland coast on Wednesday or Thursday.
Authorities fear the massive cyclone could be as intense as Cyclone Larry, which devastated parts of far north Queensland in 2006.
Queensland Police says it is the "big, ugly sister" to Cyclone Anthony, which caused only minor damage as it crossed the state's north coast near Bowen, south of Townsville, overnight.
* Listen to ABC Local Radio for the latest coverage
* In an emergency, call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500
* Current weather warnings
The weather bureau predicts Cyclone Yasi's eye will cross the coast near Townsville, but it says the system is so large it could impact communities 500 kilometres away.
Senior forecaster Jim Davidson says Cyclone Yasi is a big threat.
"It's probably going to be in the category three to category four range - wind gusts up to 200 to 260 ," he said.
Mr Davidson is also warning there could be a large storm tide as it crosses the coast either late on Wednesday or early on Thursday.
Cyclone Anthony
It will be the second cyclone to hit Queensland this week after Cyclone Anthony made landfall last night.
Cyclone Anthony brought down down trees and caused some minor damage to homes in north Queensland.
It has now been downgraded to a tropical low, heading inland.
Weather bureau spokesman Rick Threlfall says Cyclone Yasi is a large system and is developing quickly
"It's about 2,000 kilometres still east north-east of Bowen, so it's still a long way off, but it's moving west quite quickly," he said.
"We're keeping an eye on that - currently Fiji is monitoring that system and they're looking at bringing that towards the Queensland coast sometime on Wednesday night on on Thursday morning as a significant system.
"It's certainly going to move inland into Queensland during the course of the later part of next week, with fairly widespread rain areas and heavy rain within that as well, so the flooding potential is there.
"Exactly where at this stage is just a bit too difficult to say."
Superintendent Brian Connors from the Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre says the cyclone is very concerning.
"It's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared is the simplest way to put it," he said.
"We are treating it very seriously although there is not defined location that it will direct the impact on at this point in time, but it's best to go through those preparations nice and early."
'Bigger threat'
Queensland Transport Minister Rachel Nolan says coal ports and the rail system avoided damage from Cyclone Anthony, but Yasi is a bigger threat.
"There is some possibility of getting coal ships into Abbot Point today in order to commence loading before they would have to go out again in the next couple of days for the bigger cyclone to come," he said.
"It hasn't been completely decided if that's possible, but there is an aim to do that."
Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) says full cyclone preparations should be put in place across north Queensland.
EMQ spokesman Wayne Coutts says it is important people are prepared.
"People should consider to be self-sufficient in their home after the impact of such an event after about 72 hours," he said.
"Consider what you might do if you don't have power for about that long, consider what you might do if there's no water, if you're unable to go to the shops."
Townsville Mayor Les Tyrell says Cyclone Anthony was a good test run for the region's emergency services.
"All the preparations we have made for Anthony will just be repeated as we find out what's happening to Yasi as it gets a bit closer," he said.
"Certainly it was a good run for us to threaten any glitches to the system."
Independent state MP Rob Messenger says property owners should be allowed to clear trees before the next cyclone hits.
Mr Messenger says the vegetation management laws provide an exemption when there is a risk of serious personal injury, or damage to infrastructure.
He has called on the State Government to clarify that the exemption applies to cyclone threats.
- Reporting by Kerrin Binnie, Chris O'Brien, Penny Timms and Kristy Sexton-McGrath
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane Issued at 1:52pm EST on Monday the 31st of January 2011
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal and island communities from Cooktown to Yeppoon.
At 1:00 pm EST Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 2 was estimated to be 1880 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 1730 kilometres east northeast of Mackay moving west at 30 kilometres per hour.
The cyclone is expected to intensify as it moves west over the Coral Sea.
Damaging winds are expected to develop about coastal and island communities between Cooktown and Yeppoon Wednesday morning.
People between Cooktown and Yeppoon should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 1:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 13.6 degrees South 163.4 degrees East .Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres .Recent movement.......... towards the west at 30 kilometres per hour .Wind gusts near centre... 150 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING .Severity category........ 2 .Central pressure......... 975 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message, particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Monday 31 January.
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal and island communities from Cooktown to Yeppoon.
At 1:00 pm EST Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 2 was estimated to be 1880 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 1730 kilometres east northeast of Mackay moving west at 30 kilometres per hour.
The cyclone is expected to intensify as it moves west over the Coral Sea.
Damaging winds are expected to develop about coastal and island communities between Cooktown and Yeppoon Wednesday morning.
People between Cooktown and Yeppoon should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 1:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 13.6 degrees South 163.4 degrees East .Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres .Recent movement.......... towards the west at 30 kilometres per hour .Wind gusts near centre... 150 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING .Severity category........ 2 .Central pressure......... 975 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message, particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Monday 31 January.
Sex God
If you know of any members in that area.. Im sure they know its happening. BUT Let a mod know, or keep those you know in contact.
We are known to worry about our members.
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 5:02pm EST on Monday the 31st of January 2011
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal and island communities from
Cooktown to Yeppoon.
At 4:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1780 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 1630 kilometres east northeast
of Mackay moving west at 30 kilometres per hour.
The cyclone is expected to intensify as it moves west over the Coral Sea.
Damaging winds are expected to develop about coastal and island communities
between Cooktown and Yeppoon Wednesday morning.
People between Cooktown and Yeppoon should consider what action they will need
to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 4:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 13.8 degrees South 162.5 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 30 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 185 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 970 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Monday 31 January.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Issued at 5:02pm EST on Monday the 31st of January 2011
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal and island communities from
Cooktown to Yeppoon.
At 4:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1780 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 1630 kilometres east northeast
of Mackay moving west at 30 kilometres per hour.
The cyclone is expected to intensify as it moves west over the Coral Sea.
Damaging winds are expected to develop about coastal and island communities
between Cooktown and Yeppoon Wednesday morning.
People between Cooktown and Yeppoon should consider what action they will need
to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 4:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 13.8 degrees South 162.5 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 30 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 185 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 970 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Monday 31 January.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Sex God
Thats an amazing shot...
care package would be on way sammi, but me thinks.... it wont help :P
nails.. rope... a safety bubble for the house and family...
choccy.. that sorta thing..... a where to find rosie map, so yeh dont get lost
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 6:19am EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
** CORRECTED**
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal and island communities from Cooktown to
Yeppoon, and adjacent inland areas.
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal and island communities from Cape
Melville to Cooktown, and adjacent inland areas east of Richmond.
At 4:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1390 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 1290 kilometres northeast of
Mackay moving west at 40 kilometres per hour.
The cyclone is expected to continue intensifying as it moves west over the Coral
Sea.
Damaging winds are expected to develop about coastal and island communities
between Cape Melville and Yeppoon Wednesday morning, extending to adjacent
inland parts east of Richmond during Wednesday afternoon and evening.
People between Cape Melville and Yeppoon, and adjacent inland parts east of
Richmond should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone
threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 4:00 am EST:
.Centre located near...... 13.6 degrees South 158.4 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 65 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 40 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 220 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 960 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 11:00 am EST Tuesday 01 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Issued at 6:19am EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
** CORRECTED**
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal and island communities from Cooktown to
Yeppoon, and adjacent inland areas.
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal and island communities from Cape
Melville to Cooktown, and adjacent inland areas east of Richmond.
At 4:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1390 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 1290 kilometres northeast of
Mackay moving west at 40 kilometres per hour.
The cyclone is expected to continue intensifying as it moves west over the Coral
Sea.
Damaging winds are expected to develop about coastal and island communities
between Cape Melville and Yeppoon Wednesday morning, extending to adjacent
inland parts east of Richmond during Wednesday afternoon and evening.
People between Cape Melville and Yeppoon, and adjacent inland parts east of
Richmond should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone
threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 4:00 am EST:
.Centre located near...... 13.6 degrees South 158.4 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 65 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 40 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 220 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 960 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 11:00 am EST Tuesday 01 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Bureau of Meteorology
The BOM website has up to date weather information, including up-coming forecasts at
Current Tropical Cyclone Information
All information on current Tropical Cyclones can be found at
NOAA satellite Infrared loop
MTSAT IR Colorized Loop of TC Yasi
Cyclone Preparation
For important advice and safety tips on preparing for a cyclone, please read EMQ's 'Preparing for Cyclones' pamphlet at
Queensland Government State Disaster Management Group
For up to date information on disaster preparation and recovery, visit
Queensland Police Twitter page
Qld State Disaster Coordinator - Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart's Twitter page
Local Disaster Information
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Disaster Management (Innisfail)
Townsville City Council Emergency Information
Townsville City Council Disaster Information on Facebook
Townsville City Council on Twitter
Road conditions
Traffic and Travel information
Call 13 19 40 or goto
RACQ
For information on road closures, call 1300 130 595 or go to
For roadside assistance, call 131 905
Monitor local councils and local radio stations for local information and updates.
ABC News and information links
ABC Local Internet Radio Streaming Links
ABC Local Radio Frequency Information
Watch ABC News 24 online
Please note: People from overseas can watch this online to keep up to date during this crisis.
If you need help
Please contact the SES Flood Storm Emergency line on 132 500. More information about flood preparation and emergency kits can be
Preparing for a cyclone
•Listen to your local radio station for severe storm advice and warnings;
•Compile a list of emergency phone numbers and keep it somewhere that is visible to all family members;
•Nominate an interstate family member or friend to be a point of contact in case you and your family become separated during the cyclone;
•Find out if your home is located in an area that could be prone to storm surge or flooding by contacting your local council;
•Identify the strongest part of the house (usually the smallest room) and ensure everyone knows where this is in case you need to seek shelter in your home;
•Ensure at least one person in your household knows first aid.
What to do if you need to evacuate
•Pack warm clothing, essential medications, valuables, personal papers, mobile phone, photos and mementos in waterproof bags to be taken with your emergency kit;
•Ensure you have a supply of fuel stored safely in your garage in case you need to evacuate at short notice;
•Ensure everyone is familiar with the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS). SEWS is generally broadcast when a cyclone is expected to hit within 12 hours. Find out more at
•Decide how you will look after your pets if you cannot take them with you;
•Turn off all power, water and gas;
•Lock your home and take recommended evacuation routes for your area.
The BOM website has up to date weather information, including up-coming forecasts at
Current Tropical Cyclone Information
All information on current Tropical Cyclones can be found at
NOAA satellite Infrared loop
MTSAT IR Colorized Loop of TC Yasi
Cyclone Preparation
For important advice and safety tips on preparing for a cyclone, please read EMQ's 'Preparing for Cyclones' pamphlet at
Queensland Government State Disaster Management Group
For up to date information on disaster preparation and recovery, visit
Queensland Police Twitter page
Qld State Disaster Coordinator - Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart's Twitter page
Local Disaster Information
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Disaster Management (Innisfail)
Townsville City Council Emergency Information
Townsville City Council Disaster Information on Facebook
Townsville City Council on Twitter
Road conditions
Traffic and Travel information
Call 13 19 40 or goto
RACQ
For information on road closures, call 1300 130 595 or go to
For roadside assistance, call 131 905
Monitor local councils and local radio stations for local information and updates.
ABC News and information links
ABC Local Internet Radio Streaming Links
ABC Local Radio Frequency Information
Watch ABC News 24 online
Please note: People from overseas can watch this online to keep up to date during this crisis.
If you need help
Please contact the SES Flood Storm Emergency line on 132 500. More information about flood preparation and emergency kits can be
Preparing for a cyclone
•Listen to your local radio station for severe storm advice and warnings;
•Compile a list of emergency phone numbers and keep it somewhere that is visible to all family members;
•Nominate an interstate family member or friend to be a point of contact in case you and your family become separated during the cyclone;
•Find out if your home is located in an area that could be prone to storm surge or flooding by contacting your local council;
•Identify the strongest part of the house (usually the smallest room) and ensure everyone knows where this is in case you need to seek shelter in your home;
•Ensure at least one person in your household knows first aid.
What to do if you need to evacuate
•Pack warm clothing, essential medications, valuables, personal papers, mobile phone, photos and mementos in waterproof bags to be taken with your emergency kit;
•Ensure you have a supply of fuel stored safely in your garage in case you need to evacuate at short notice;
•Ensure everyone is familiar with the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS). SEWS is generally broadcast when a cyclone is expected to hit within 12 hours. Find out more at
•Decide how you will look after your pets if you cannot take them with you;
•Turn off all power, water and gas;
•Lock your home and take recommended evacuation routes for your area.
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 11:09am EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING has been declared for coastal areas from Cooktown to Sarina.
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal areas from Lockhart River to
Cooktown and Sarina to Yeppoon and for southern Cape York Peninsula and inland
areas north of Charters Towers.
At 10:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1220 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 1200 kilometres east northeast of
Townsville
moving west at 35 kilometres per hour.
The cyclone is expected to continue intensifying as it moves west over the Coral
Sea.
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI, CATEGORY 3, with gusts up to 220 km/h is currently
moving in a westerly direction at 35km/hr but is expected to turn on a more
west-southwesterly direction in the next 12 hours.
DAMAGING winds with gusts to 100km/hr are expected to develop on the islands
during Wednesday morning and extend onto the coast during the day and extend
inland across southern Cape York Peninsula and north of Charters Towers
overnight Wednesday.
These winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in excess of 125km/hr about the
coast and islands late Wednesday between Cooktown and Townsville.
People between Cooktown and Sarina should immediately commence or continue
preparations, especially securing boats and property .
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People between Lockhart River and Cooktown and between Sarina and Yeppoon, and
southern Cape York Peninsula and inland north of Charters Towers should consider
what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 10:00 am EST:
.Centre located near...... 14.0 degrees South 156.7 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 55 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 35 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 220 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 960 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 2:00 pm EST Tuesday 01 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Issued at 11:09am EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING has been declared for coastal areas from Cooktown to Sarina.
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal areas from Lockhart River to
Cooktown and Sarina to Yeppoon and for southern Cape York Peninsula and inland
areas north of Charters Towers.
At 10:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1220 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 1200 kilometres east northeast of
Townsville
moving west at 35 kilometres per hour.
The cyclone is expected to continue intensifying as it moves west over the Coral
Sea.
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI, CATEGORY 3, with gusts up to 220 km/h is currently
moving in a westerly direction at 35km/hr but is expected to turn on a more
west-southwesterly direction in the next 12 hours.
DAMAGING winds with gusts to 100km/hr are expected to develop on the islands
during Wednesday morning and extend onto the coast during the day and extend
inland across southern Cape York Peninsula and north of Charters Towers
overnight Wednesday.
These winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in excess of 125km/hr about the
coast and islands late Wednesday between Cooktown and Townsville.
People between Cooktown and Sarina should immediately commence or continue
preparations, especially securing boats and property .
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People between Lockhart River and Cooktown and between Sarina and Yeppoon, and
southern Cape York Peninsula and inland north of Charters Towers should consider
what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 10:00 am EST:
.Centre located near...... 14.0 degrees South 156.7 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 55 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 35 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 220 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 960 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 2:00 pm EST Tuesday 01 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 1:52pm EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cooktown to Sarina.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from Lockhart River to Cooktown and
Sarina to Yeppoon and for the northern tropical interior.
At 1:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1120 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 1110 kilometres east northeast of
Townsville
moving west at 34 kilometres per hour.
YASI IS A LARGE AND POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO
NORTH QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES
The cyclone is expected to slowly intensify overnight as it moves westwards over
the Coral Sea.
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI, CATEGORY 3 is expected to turn on a more
west-southwesterly direction in the next 12 hours.
DAMAGING winds with gusts to 90 km/hr are expected to develop on the islands
during Wednesday morning, then extend onto the coast during the day, and further
inland across southern Cape York Peninsula and north of Charters Towers
overnight.
Between Cooktown and Townsville these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts
in excess of 125km/hr late Wednesday afternoon.
As the centre approaches the coast sea levels will rise above the normal tide
with damaging waves and flooding of low lying areas near the shoreline.
Flooding rains will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during Wednesday afternoon
and then extend inland overnight.
People between Cooktown and Sarina should immediately commence or continue
preparations, especially securing boats and property .
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People between Lockhart River and Cooktown and between Sarina and Yeppoon, and
southern Cape York Peninsula and inland north of Charters Towers should consider
what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 1:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 14.2 degrees South 155.8 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 55 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 34 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 220 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 960 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Tuesday 01 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Issued at 1:52pm EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cooktown to Sarina.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from Lockhart River to Cooktown and
Sarina to Yeppoon and for the northern tropical interior.
At 1:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1120 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 1110 kilometres east northeast of
Townsville
moving west at 34 kilometres per hour.
YASI IS A LARGE AND POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO
NORTH QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES
The cyclone is expected to slowly intensify overnight as it moves westwards over
the Coral Sea.
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI, CATEGORY 3 is expected to turn on a more
west-southwesterly direction in the next 12 hours.
DAMAGING winds with gusts to 90 km/hr are expected to develop on the islands
during Wednesday morning, then extend onto the coast during the day, and further
inland across southern Cape York Peninsula and north of Charters Towers
overnight.
Between Cooktown and Townsville these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts
in excess of 125km/hr late Wednesday afternoon.
As the centre approaches the coast sea levels will rise above the normal tide
with damaging waves and flooding of low lying areas near the shoreline.
Flooding rains will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during Wednesday afternoon
and then extend inland overnight.
People between Cooktown and Sarina should immediately commence or continue
preparations, especially securing boats and property .
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People between Lockhart River and Cooktown and between Sarina and Yeppoon, and
southern Cape York Peninsula and inland north of Charters Towers should consider
what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 1:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 14.2 degrees South 155.8 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 55 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west at 34 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 220 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 960 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Tuesday 01 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 5:01am EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for island and coastal areas from Cape Melville and
Sarina, extending inland to Croydon and Hughenden.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from the remaining tropical
interior east of Camooweal and north of Winton.
At 4:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be
650 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 650 kilometres northeast of
Townsville moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour.
SEVERE TC YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES AN
EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA,
ESPECIALLY BETWEEN PORT DOUGLAS AND TOWNSVILLE.
THIS IMPACT IS LIKELY TO BE MORE LIFE THREATENING THAN ANY EXPERIENCED DURING
RECENT GENERATIONS.
The Cyclone has now reached CATEGORY 5 and will continue to move in a
west-southwesterly direction during today.
Coastal residents within the warning, and particularly between Port Douglas and
Townsville are specifically warned of an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS sea level rise
as the cyclone approaches and crosses the coast. The sea is
likely to steadily rise up to a level which will be VERY DANGEROUSLY above the
normal tide, with EXTREMELY DAMAGING WAVES, strong currents and flooding of
low-lying areas extending some way inland. People living in areas likely to be
affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much
as possible, and be prepared to follow instructions regarding evacuation of the
area if advised to do so by authorities.
DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/hr are expected to develop on coastal islands
later this morning, then extend onto the coast during the day, and further
inland across the northern tropical interior overnight.
Between Cooktown and Ingham these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in
excess of 125km/hr during the afternoon and VERY DESTRUCTIVE with gusts above
280 km/hr between Port Douglas and Cardwell during the evening as the cyclone
approaches. These VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds can also occur on the seaward side of
hills to the north of the cyclone and are also forecast to reach the Atherton
Tablelands.
FLOODING RAINS will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during the afternoon and
then extend inland overnight.
People between Cape Melville and Sarina, extending inland to Croydon and
Hughenden should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to shelter in a
safe place.
- Boats and outside property should be secured.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People about the remaining tropical interior east of Camooweal and north of
Winton should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat
increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 4:00 am EST:
.Centre located near...... 15.7 degrees South 151.7 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 295 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 5
.Central pressure......... 924 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 8:00 am EST Wednesday 02 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Issued at 5:01am EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for island and coastal areas from Cape Melville and
Sarina, extending inland to Croydon and Hughenden.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from the remaining tropical
interior east of Camooweal and north of Winton.
At 4:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be
650 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 650 kilometres northeast of
Townsville moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour.
SEVERE TC YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES AN
EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA,
ESPECIALLY BETWEEN PORT DOUGLAS AND TOWNSVILLE.
THIS IMPACT IS LIKELY TO BE MORE LIFE THREATENING THAN ANY EXPERIENCED DURING
RECENT GENERATIONS.
The Cyclone has now reached CATEGORY 5 and will continue to move in a
west-southwesterly direction during today.
Coastal residents within the warning, and particularly between Port Douglas and
Townsville are specifically warned of an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS sea level rise
as the cyclone approaches and crosses the coast. The sea is
likely to steadily rise up to a level which will be VERY DANGEROUSLY above the
normal tide, with EXTREMELY DAMAGING WAVES, strong currents and flooding of
low-lying areas extending some way inland. People living in areas likely to be
affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much
as possible, and be prepared to follow instructions regarding evacuation of the
area if advised to do so by authorities.
DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/hr are expected to develop on coastal islands
later this morning, then extend onto the coast during the day, and further
inland across the northern tropical interior overnight.
Between Cooktown and Ingham these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in
excess of 125km/hr during the afternoon and VERY DESTRUCTIVE with gusts above
280 km/hr between Port Douglas and Cardwell during the evening as the cyclone
approaches. These VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds can also occur on the seaward side of
hills to the north of the cyclone and are also forecast to reach the Atherton
Tablelands.
FLOODING RAINS will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during the afternoon and
then extend inland overnight.
People between Cape Melville and Sarina, extending inland to Croydon and
Hughenden should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to shelter in a
safe place.
- Boats and outside property should be secured.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People about the remaining tropical interior east of Camooweal and north of
Winton should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat
increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 4:00 am EST:
.Centre located near...... 15.7 degrees South 151.7 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 295 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 5
.Central pressure......... 924 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 8:00 am EST Wednesday 02 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Warming the Bed
It seems like mother nature dose not like your state at all, fingers crossed for you that you still have a roof this time tomorrow, are you staying put?
Sex God
Quote by melbman43
It seems like mother nature dose not like your state at all, fingers crossed for you that you still have a roof this time tomorrow, are you staying put?
At this time Sammi and blokey and family.. Are staying put.. I will update anything about them and other members.. when i get information.. At this time time..
Admin, and moderators and members.. Have all our fingers and toes crossed, that our members in the AREA ... manage to stay safe in WHAT ever way they can...
Sex God
#TCYasi - Dangerous surf warning from Sarina to the Sunshine Coast from BOM
by Queensland Police Service on Wednesday, 02 February 2011 at 10:30
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR DANGEROUS SURFFor people near the coast from Sarina to the Sunshine Coast.
Issued at 8:25 am on Wednesday 2 February 2011
Synoptic Situation: At 8am EST, Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi was located near about 550km east of Cairns and 610 km north northeast of Sarina.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi is expected to continue moving west southwest and impact the tropical coast late Wednesday night or early Thursday.
Large and dangerous NE'ly swells generated by Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi are extending into coastal areas south of the Cyclone Warning area [south of Sarina] to the Sunshine Coast. Dangerous surf conditions are expected near the coast from Sarina to the Sunshine Coast for the remainder of today and early Thursday.
Refer to the cyclone warnings for information regarding coastal and island communities north of Sarina.
The State Emergency Service advises that people in the affected area should:
* if near the coastline, stay well away from the water's edge
Contact the SES on 132 500 for emergency assistance if required.
The next warning is due to be issued by 11:00 am EST Wednesday
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Sex God
Queensland Police Service #TCYasi Cardwell storm surge 6.5 to 7 metres above normal highest tide. Find shelter NOW
Queensland Police Service #TCYasi in Townsville, storm surge will be 3 metres. Listen to evac orders, and get to safety if at risk
Sex God
Dot points from presser #TCYasi
by Queensland Police Service on Wednesday, 02 February 2011 at 12:20
* Cyclone now expected to hit closer to between Innisfail and Cardwell (within a 30km degree of accuracy).
* Towns to the west of the areas are urged to keep alert (e.g. Cairns, Townsville, Innisfail and all those between) with the cyclone expected to progress in that direction. It is estimated that by the time the cyclone reaches Georgetown (over 350km inland) it will still be classed as a category 3.
* Currently 9,500 people in 20 evacuation centres in Cairns, Townsville and Innisfail.
* Last 4 passengers being transported from hospitals in endangered areas expected to touch down in Brisbane this afternoon in a Royal Flying Doctor's plane.
* Cardwell expecting a water surge some 6.5 to 7m above normal high tides. Townsville expecting 3m.
* Wind gusts at the centre of Yasi currently measured at 295km/h.
* As many resources as possible have been organised to go into the affected areas post-Yasi.
* The Australian Navy has been approached for assistance with the recovery.
* People in low lying and storm surge affected areas implored to leave now. The window for evacuating is rapidly closing. All other residents should seek shelter in their own homes in bathrooms or toilets using mattresses as cover from falling debris.
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Sex God
IDQP0005
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Sarina and inland to
Georgetown are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before
broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 16
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 3:54pm EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape
Flattery to Sarina, extending inland to Julia Creek and to the area west of
Croydon.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for the remaining inland parts west to the Northern
Territory border and north of Winton.
At 4:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 250
kilometres east of Cairns and 275 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and
moving west southwest at 35 kilometres per hour.
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND
POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA,
ESPECIALLY BETWEEN CAIRNS AND TOWNSVILLE.
DURING THE EVENING, THE VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI WILL CROSS THE
COAST BETWEEN CAIRNS AND INGHAM, ACCOMPANIED BY A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE SOUTH OF
THE CYCLONE CENTRE.
Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move in a west-southwesterly
direction. The cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Innisfail and
Cardwell about 11 pm EST.
Coastal residents within the warning area, and particularly between Cairns and
Proserpine including the Whitsundays, are specifically warned of an EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS SEA LEVEL RISE as the cyclone approaches, crosses
the coast and moves inland. The sea is likely to steadily rise up to a level
which will be VERY DANGEROUSLY above the normal tide, with EXTREMELY DAMAGING
WAVES, STRONG CURRENTS and FLOODING of low-lying areas extending some way
inland. The storm tide will persist for many hours after landfall of the cyclone
and secondary peaks may occur around high tide on Thursday morning.
People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take
measures to protect their property as much as possible, and be prepared to
follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by
authorities.
DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/h are currently affecting the coast and
islands, and are forecast to spread into the tropical interior overnight and
west to Julia Creek during Thursday.
Between Port Douglas and Ayr these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in
excess of 125 km/h developing during this afternoon and early evening, spreading
into the tropical interior overnight. VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to
290 km/h are expected to develop between Cairns and Ingham during the evening as
the cyclone approaches and crosses the coast. These VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds will
also occur north of the cyclone and affect the Atherton Tablelands.
Due to the large size of the cyclone, people in the path of the VERY DESTRUCTIVE
WINDS are likely to experience these conditions for about 3 to 4 hours.
Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during Thursday
morning as the cyclone moves inland.
FLOODING RAINS will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during the afternoon and
then extend inland overnight.
People between Cape Flattery and Sarina, extending inland to Julia Creek and to
the area west of Croydon should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to
shelter in a safe place.
- Boats and outside property should be secured.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People about the remaining inland parts west to the Northern Territory border
and north of Winton should consider what action they will need to take if the
cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 4:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 17.1 degrees South 148.1 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 30 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 35 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 285 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 5
.Central pressure......... 930 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday 02 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Sarina and inland to
Georgetown are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before
broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 16
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 3:54pm EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape
Flattery to Sarina, extending inland to Julia Creek and to the area west of
Croydon.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for the remaining inland parts west to the Northern
Territory border and north of Winton.
At 4:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 250
kilometres east of Cairns and 275 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and
moving west southwest at 35 kilometres per hour.
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND
POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA,
ESPECIALLY BETWEEN CAIRNS AND TOWNSVILLE.
DURING THE EVENING, THE VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI WILL CROSS THE
COAST BETWEEN CAIRNS AND INGHAM, ACCOMPANIED BY A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE SOUTH OF
THE CYCLONE CENTRE.
Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move in a west-southwesterly
direction. The cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Innisfail and
Cardwell about 11 pm EST.
Coastal residents within the warning area, and particularly between Cairns and
Proserpine including the Whitsundays, are specifically warned of an EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS SEA LEVEL RISE as the cyclone approaches, crosses
the coast and moves inland. The sea is likely to steadily rise up to a level
which will be VERY DANGEROUSLY above the normal tide, with EXTREMELY DAMAGING
WAVES, STRONG CURRENTS and FLOODING of low-lying areas extending some way
inland. The storm tide will persist for many hours after landfall of the cyclone
and secondary peaks may occur around high tide on Thursday morning.
People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take
measures to protect their property as much as possible, and be prepared to
follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by
authorities.
DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/h are currently affecting the coast and
islands, and are forecast to spread into the tropical interior overnight and
west to Julia Creek during Thursday.
Between Port Douglas and Ayr these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in
excess of 125 km/h developing during this afternoon and early evening, spreading
into the tropical interior overnight. VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to
290 km/h are expected to develop between Cairns and Ingham during the evening as
the cyclone approaches and crosses the coast. These VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds will
also occur north of the cyclone and affect the Atherton Tablelands.
Due to the large size of the cyclone, people in the path of the VERY DESTRUCTIVE
WINDS are likely to experience these conditions for about 3 to 4 hours.
Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during Thursday
morning as the cyclone moves inland.
FLOODING RAINS will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during the afternoon and
then extend inland overnight.
People between Cape Flattery and Sarina, extending inland to Julia Creek and to
the area west of Croydon should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to
shelter in a safe place.
- Boats and outside property should be secured.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People about the remaining inland parts west to the Northern Territory border
and north of Winton should consider what action they will need to take if the
cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 4:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 17.1 degrees South 148.1 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 30 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 35 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 285 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 5
.Central pressure......... 930 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday 02 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Sex God
IDQP0005
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Sarina and inland to
Georgetown are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before
broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 17
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 5:03pm EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape
Flattery to Sarina, extending west across the tropical interior to Mt Isa.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for the remaining inland parts west to the Northern
Territory border and north of Winton.
At 5:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 220
kilometres east of Cairns and 260 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and
moving west southwest at 34 kilometres per hour.
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND
POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.
DURING THE EVENING, THE VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI WILL CROSS THE
COAST BETWEEN INNISFAIL AND CARDWELL, ACCOMPANIED BY A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE
SOUTH OF THE CYCLONE CENTRE.
Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move in a west-southwesterly
direction and is expected to cross the coast between Innisfail and Cardwell at
about 11 pm EST tonight.
Coastal residents within the warning area, and particularly between Cairns and
Proserpine including the Whitsundays, are specifically warned of an EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS SEA LEVEL RISE as the cyclone approaches, crosses
the coast and moves inland. The sea is likely to steadily rise up to a level
which will be VERY DANGEROUSLY above the normal tide, with EXTREMELY DAMAGING
WAVES, STRONG CURRENTS and FLOODING of low-lying areas extending some way
inland. The storm tide will persist for many hours after landfall of the cyclone
and secondary peaks may occur around high tide on Thursday morning.
People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take
measures to protect their property as much as possible, and be prepared to
follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by
authorities.
DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/hr are currently affecting the coast and
islands, and are forecast to spread into the tropical interior overnight and
west to Mt Isa during Thursday.
Between Port Douglas and Ayr these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in
excess of 125 km/hr developing during the next few hours, spreading into the
eastern tropical interior overnight. VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to 290
km/hr are expected to develop between Cairns and Ingham during the evening as
the cyclone approaches and crosses the coast. These VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds will
also occur to the north of the cyclone and affect the Atherton Tablelands.
Due to the large size of the cyclone, people in the path of the VERY DESTRUCTIVE
WINDS are likely to experience these conditions for about 3 to 4 hours.
Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during Thursday
morning as the cyclone moves inland.
FLOODING RAINS will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during this evening and then
extend inland overnight.
People between Cape Flattery and Sarina and extending west across the tropical
interior to Mt Isa, should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to
shelter in a safe place.
- Boats and outside property should be secured.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People about the remaining inland parts west to the Northern Territory border
and north of Winton should consider what action they will need to take if the
cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 5:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 17.2 degrees South 147.8 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 30 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 34 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 285 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 5
.Central pressure......... 930 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 6:00 pm EST Wednesday 02 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Sarina and inland to
Georgetown are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before
broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 17
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 5:03pm EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape
Flattery to Sarina, extending west across the tropical interior to Mt Isa.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for the remaining inland parts west to the Northern
Territory border and north of Winton.
At 5:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 220
kilometres east of Cairns and 260 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and
moving west southwest at 34 kilometres per hour.
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND
POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.
DURING THE EVENING, THE VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI WILL CROSS THE
COAST BETWEEN INNISFAIL AND CARDWELL, ACCOMPANIED BY A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE
SOUTH OF THE CYCLONE CENTRE.
Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move in a west-southwesterly
direction and is expected to cross the coast between Innisfail and Cardwell at
about 11 pm EST tonight.
Coastal residents within the warning area, and particularly between Cairns and
Proserpine including the Whitsundays, are specifically warned of an EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS SEA LEVEL RISE as the cyclone approaches, crosses
the coast and moves inland. The sea is likely to steadily rise up to a level
which will be VERY DANGEROUSLY above the normal tide, with EXTREMELY DAMAGING
WAVES, STRONG CURRENTS and FLOODING of low-lying areas extending some way
inland. The storm tide will persist for many hours after landfall of the cyclone
and secondary peaks may occur around high tide on Thursday morning.
People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take
measures to protect their property as much as possible, and be prepared to
follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by
authorities.
DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/hr are currently affecting the coast and
islands, and are forecast to spread into the tropical interior overnight and
west to Mt Isa during Thursday.
Between Port Douglas and Ayr these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in
excess of 125 km/hr developing during the next few hours, spreading into the
eastern tropical interior overnight. VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to 290
km/hr are expected to develop between Cairns and Ingham during the evening as
the cyclone approaches and crosses the coast. These VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds will
also occur to the north of the cyclone and affect the Atherton Tablelands.
Due to the large size of the cyclone, people in the path of the VERY DESTRUCTIVE
WINDS are likely to experience these conditions for about 3 to 4 hours.
Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during Thursday
morning as the cyclone moves inland.
FLOODING RAINS will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during this evening and then
extend inland overnight.
People between Cape Flattery and Sarina and extending west across the tropical
interior to Mt Isa, should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to
shelter in a safe place.
- Boats and outside property should be secured.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
People about the remaining inland parts west to the Northern Territory border
and north of Winton should consider what action they will need to take if the
cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service on
132 500 .
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 5:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 17.2 degrees South 147.8 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 30 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 34 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 285 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 5
.Central pressure......... 930 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 6:00 pm EST Wednesday 02 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
The worst is over, but we're still experiencing winds of 100km/hr in townsville.
as far as I know everyone is safe, and our family has come through unscathed.
I would like to thank everyone who sent their well wishes through, and shared concern for us.
I hope all my fellow nth queenslanders are greeting today safe and sound also.
:love:
Orgasminator
glad to see u guys are all safe
