Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi

[r_dancing]

http://www.ustream.t...yasi-cairns-cbd

Cairns live cam

[Liam J]

Cairns is quite a distance form the eye so it will not experience winds anywhere near the strength further south latest track forecast http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

[kaz]

looks like they have all run out of batteries, but heard some of it, sounded terrible. cant find any more live feed everything is about Egypt at the moment.

kaz

looks like justins site might be back up

Edited February 2, 2011 by kaz

[mattyray]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/test222223435432e

[Liam J]

My brother will have a story to tell after the storm has passed, he is in the storm shelter in tully... which is predicted to take a direct hit from the wall and the strongest winds.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/infographics/cyclone-season-2010-2011/

[*Stormforce~beka*]

Yea on ABC - cycloneupdate | 1 min ago

Just had numerous reports the power is now out in Bayview Heights, Cairns. #TCYasi

This is back: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/test222223435432e

[Coast]

Port Douglas webcam, slightly to the North of Cairns:

http://www.portdouglaswebs.com.au/webcam.htm

And it could have an affect on certain commodity prices worldwide:

QUEENSLAND'S miners are bracing for a second wave of supply disruptions, with Cyclone Yasi likely to hit balance sheets and cause more upheaval in global commodity markets. The state's base metals miners in the north will be the hardest hit. Ports along the coast were closed in preparation for the category five cyclone, the strongest and biggest cyclone experienced in Australia since 1918. Macquarie analyst Colin Hamilton said that, with key ports set for disruption, supply to commodity markets - already affected by the severe flooding last month - would again be hit.

"The beleaguered coalmining sector looks set to avoid a direct hit, while the event on its own should not cause critical problems for any individual market," Mr Hamilton said in a client note. "However, any form of volume constraint will further tighten commodity markets already under intense strain from amplified levels of demand." Mr Hamilton said several base metals facilities were likely to take a battering from wind and/or rain, and key ports would be shut for the storm's duration.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/cyclone-yasi-to-shake-world-commodity-markets/story-e6frg8zx-1225999039108

[Iceberg]

Looking at the Radar, it looks like Yasi has just about come ashore at Bingil bay ? (if that name is right).

[JonMillar]

Tropical Cyclone Yasi's eye is now making landfall near Bingil Bay and Mission Beach See:http://bit.ly/g43HdT #TCYasi

From Twitter @cycloneupdate

Edited February 2, 2011 by JonMillar

[Dartmoor_Matt]

Crazy, I spent some good times at Mission Beach and Tully. Good luck Qld!

[Iceberg]

Lucinda (south of all the main action) is currently reporting gusts of 185km/hr 100kts.

It's fair to say that areas nearer the eye will be much higher than that.

[JonMillar]

Latest Tropical Cyclone Advice

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 24

Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane Issued at 11:54pm EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape Flattery to Proserpine, extending west across the tropical interior to the Northern Territory border.

At 12:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 120 kilometres south southeast of Cairns and 50 kilometres southeast of Innisfail and moving west southwest at 27 kilometres per hour.

THE LARGE DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI IS STARTING TO CROSS THE COAST BETWEEN INNISFAIL AND CARDWELL, WITH A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE AND BATTERING WAVES TO THE SOUTH OF THE CYCLONE CENTRE.

Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move inland in a west-southwesterly direction towards the Georgetown area during the morning. As the cyclone crosses the coast, an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SEA LEVEL RISE [i.e.storm tide] will occur between Innisfail and Ayr, peaking between Mission Beach and Lucinda. Higher than normal tides exceeding the high water mark, and damaging waves will continue between Cairns and Proserpine until at least the morning high tide.

VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to 290 km/h between Cairns and Ingham and the adjacent ranges will extend inland and gradually weaken.

The VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE of the cyclone will take up to 4 hours to pass.

DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts in excess of 125 km/h between Cape Tribulation and Ayr will spread inland overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/hr are occurring in remaining coastal areas between Cape Flattery and Proserpine, and are forecast to extend through to Mt Isa during Thursday. Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during Thursday morning.

FLOODING RAINS will develop from Cooktown to Proserpine tonight and gradually extend inland. People in the path of the very dangerous cyclone should stay calm and remain in a secure shelter, above the expected water level, while the very destructive winds continue.- Do not venture outside if you find yourself in the eye of the cyclone; very destructive winds from a different direction could resume at any time.

Edited February 2, 2011 by JonMillar

[Ms_Natalie]

This is incredible to watch...but devastating to know that there are people experiencing this right now!

Hope everyone manages to stay safe!

[JonMillar]

Unconfirmed reports coming in that the evacuation centre at the State College in Innisfall has lost its roof. Devastating if true.

[*Stormforce~beka*]

This is as good as being there ,,,

[Coast]

Unconfirmed reports coming in that the evacuation centre at the State College in Innisfall has lost its roof. Devastating if true.

I don't Tweet, but here is the Twitter feed for ABC Townsville: http://twitter.com/ABCnorthqld

[ickledoozer]

Unconfirmed reports coming in that the evacuation centre at the State College in Innisfall has lost its roof. Devastating if true.

I think they are having problems with idiots spreading false claims on Twitter, nothing has been confirmed yet.

Quote from cycloneupdate:

I might add, it is not helpful to spread rumours, this is an extremely serious situation. Please Twitter, don't start rumours. #TCYasi

Edited February 2, 2011 by ickledoozer

[JonMillar]

I don't Tweet, but here is the Twitter feed for ABC Townsville: http://twitter.com/ABCnorthqld

Thankfully it appears that the correct report is that it is the building next door that has lost its roof

Edited February 2, 2011 by JonMillar

[lfcdude]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/cyclone-yasi/

[ickledoozer]

1am update

IDQP0005

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Proserpine and inland

to the Northern Territory border are requested to USE the Standard Emergency

Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning.

TOP PRIORITY

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 25

Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane

Issued at 12:59am EST on Thursday the 3rd of February 2011

A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape

Flattery to Proserpine, extending west across the tropical interior to the

Northern Territory border.

At 1:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 120

kilometres south southeast of Cairns and 50 kilometres south of Innisfail and

moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour.

YASI CROSSED THE COAST NEAR MISSION BEACH DURING THE PAST HOUR WITH THE LARGE

DESTRUCTIVE CORE AROUND THE EYE EXTENDING BETWEEN INNISFAIL AND CARDWELL.

Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will weaken only slowly as it continues to

move in a west-southwesterly direction towards the Georgetown area during the

morning.

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WAVES AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL TIDES tides exceeding the high

water mark will continue between Cairns and Proserpine until at least the

morning high tide.

VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to 290 km/h between Cairns and Ingham and

the adjacent ranges will extend inland and gradually weaken.

The VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE of the cyclone will take up to 4 hours to pass.

DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts in excess of 125 km/h between Cape Tribulation and

Ayr will spread inland overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/hr are occurring in remaining coastal areas

between Cape Flattery and Proserpine, and are forecast to extend through to Mt

Isa during Thursday.

Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during Thursday

morning.

FLOODING RAINS between Port Douglas and Proserpine will gradually extend inland.

People in the path of the very dangerous cyclone should stay calm and remain in

a secure shelter, above the expected water level, while the very destructive

winds continue.

- Do not venture outside if you find yourself in the eye of the cyclone; very

destructive winds from a different direction could resume at any time.

- Follow the evacuation advice or directions of Police, Emergency Services

personnel and local authorities.

People in remaining areas between Cape Flattery and Proserpine and extending

west across the tropical interior to the Northern Territory border, 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 [www.disaster.qld.gov.au]

- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service [sES] on

132 500 [for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on

buildings or roof damage].

Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 1:00 am EST:

.Centre located near...... 18.0 degrees South 146.0 degrees East

.Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres

.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 30 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 2:00 am EST Thursday 03 February.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's

website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State

Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

updated Track of Cyclone @ 1am

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

[JonMillar]

Eye now over Tully

[ickledoozer]

it looks like the next thing to watch is the storm surge/tide, could be up to 9m's or 30ft in places.

[Snowangel-MK]

I'm listening to the Yasi coverage on ABC radio...

...everyone sounds in good spirits, ya gotta love the Aussies for having a cyclone party

http://www.abc.net.au/local/players/streaming_aac.htm?streamFile=itinerantone&streamTitle=TC%20Yasi%20coverage&layout=popup

Hope they all stay safe if not sober

[ickledoozer]

I'm listening to the Yasi coverage on ABC radio...

...everyone sounds in good spirits, ya gotta love the Aussies for having a cyclone party

http://www.abc.net.au/local/players/streaming_aac.htm?streamFile=itinerantone&streamTitle=TC%20Yasi%20coverage&layout=popup

Hope they all stay safe if not sober

I have to say if I was in the middle of this I would be getting quite tipsy, I was going to say royally hammered but that would be silly!

Looks like when I go out to Oz in October I will probably be seeing a very different place to what others have seen before me!

[Polar Bear]

I'm listening to the Yasi coverage on ABC radio...

...everyone sounds in good spirits, ya gotta love the Aussies for having a cyclone party

http://www.abc.net.au/local/players/streaming_aac.htm?streamFile=itinerantone&streamTitle=TC%20Yasi%20coverage&layout=popup

Hope they all stay safe if not sober

you are so right and like your post...wish I could post it on my facebook.....if it was us it would be doom and gloom and the government or someone was to blame for it! ....

EDIT and it is the way the reporter says that iinisland is going to "cop it badly"

you are so right and like your post...wish I could post it on my facebook.....if it was us it would be doom and gloom and the government or someone was to blame for it! ....

EDIT and it is the way the reporter says that iinisland is going to "cop it badly".,,,it is also a " mega cyclone"...

irrespective though of what they call it it is serious and I send my wishes to all in the path safety.

Edited February 2, 2011 by Polar Bear