Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi

[ickledoozer]

I find this revelation very stressful:

"Authorties say the full force of Cyclone Yasi may never be known because there are no gauges where the monster storm made landfall"

I need facts people, hard facts!

[Polar Bear]

I find this revelation very stressful:

"Authorties say the full force of Cyclone Yasi may never be known because there are no gauges where the monster storm made landfall"

I need facts people, hard facts!

Apprantely though wind gusts have been reported upto 290 km per hour....

[Snowangel-MK]

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"

Did you just hear the man in a caravan in a shed ?

It sounded a bit blowy out there !

[ickledoozer]

Apprantely though wind gusts have been reported upto 290 km per hour....

Yeah I read that but is it an approximation, was it recorded by a correctly calibrated anemometer? Will we ever know?? :0)

[Polar Bear]

Did you just hear the man in a caravan in a shed ?

It sounded a bit blowy out there !

yeah I know! ....this is mad stuff. Townsville without power from the man in the motel in the city. 135km gusts for them and appear to be easing off there. SOme though have about 4km to go - but there is chat that the storm surge appears to have happened on a receding tide....if that is the case a tiny tiny blessing for some...

[ickledoozer]

2am update:

TOP PRIORITY

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 26

Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane

Issued at 1:56am 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 2:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 125

kilometres south of Cairns and 65 kilometres south southwest of Innisfail and

moving west southwest at 31 kilometres per hour.

YASI HAS CROSSED THE COAST NEAR MISSION BEACH BUT REMAINS A DANGEROUS CYCLONE.

Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will weaken as it continues to move in a

west-southwesterly direction towards the Georgetown area during the morning.

AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS STORM TIDE affecting the Cardwell to Lucinda area will

moderate over the next few hours.

HIGHER THAN NORMAL TIDES and large waves will continue between Innisfail and

Bowen and sea levels may again exceed the high water mark on the 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 weaken.

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 the day.

Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during the morning.

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

FLOOD WARNINGS are current for a number of rivers between Cairns and Mackay.

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 2:00 am EST:

.Centre located near...... 18.0 degrees South 145.7 degrees East

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

.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 31 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 3:00 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.

[Polar Bear]

Yeah I read that but is it an approximation, was it recorded by a correctly calibrated anemometer? Will we ever know?? :0)

Not sure, and you maybe right we may never know but I do get the feeling there are some meteroligists in there taking the readings - i kind of got the feeling it is measured but how accurate can they be in such force? I dont know I am no expert and am speculating - tomorrwo we will no doubt get some more information...

[ickledoozer]

Check these rainfall totals out:

Heavy rainfall associated with Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi has been recorded

along the North Tropical Coast between Cairns and Townsville with the heaviest

rainfalls being recorded between Innisfail and Tully.

The heaviest totals since 9am include: Sutties Creek 262mm, Maalan Road 212mm,

Innisfail Wharf 184mm with totals in excess of 100mm in the Townsville area.

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue during Thursday in the catchments of the

Johnstone, Herbert, Murray and Tully Rivers.

Minor flood levels are being recorded in the Mulgrave River at the Fisheries.

River level rises are being recorded in the Herbert River in the Abergowrie area

with minor to moderate flood levels possible downstream to Ingham during

Thursday.

Flood warnings are current for the Tully, Murray and Johnstone Rivers and the

situation is being monitored closely.

[Polar Bear]

Not sure, and you maybe right we may never know but I do get the feeling there are some meteroligists in there taking the readings - i kind of got the feeling it is measured but how accurate can they be in such force? I dont know I am no expert and am speculating - tomorrwo we will no doubt get some more information...

What I do want to know is what happens to livestock, pets and animals - I suppose they just leave them? Peoples lives first? For some that is even worse than leaving their homes and wondering they will have one to come back to I suspect? Anyone know....?

[ickledoozer]

Not sure, and you maybe right we may never know but I do get the feeling there are some meteroligists in there taking the readings - i kind of got the feeling it is measured but how accurate can they be in such force? I dont know I am no expert and am speculating - tomorrwo we will no doubt get some more information...

I agree, I don't think any reading can ever be 100% every piece of equipment will differ to some degree. I think that the level of destruction will give the biggest clue, I suppose we could give it a grade on the good old Beaufort Scale!!

[gottolovethisweather]

I fear this storm will be another for the history books BUT unfortunately/fortunately, the reports coming in now are from the hours of darkness so I'm afraid you should perhaps expect worst to come.

This Cyclone looked a Beast and I'm sure it will prove to be and after all the horrendous flooding, nature is indeed cruel!

Let's just hope and pray the folk in the prone coastal localities just took the advice given and got the hell out.

Also, hello all fellow CSE'rs, it's like that same thread in here and here's hoping the UK doesn't get a megastorm like this any time storm.

Cheers

gottolovethisweather

PS! had a couple down town and might have a drink for the aussies later.

Edited February 2, 2011 by gottolovethisweather

[ickledoozer]

I fear this storm will be another for the history books BUT at least for the most part, the reports coming in now are from the hours of darkness.

The scary thing is that the Cyclone looked a Beast and I'm sure it will prove to be and after all the horrendous flooding, nature is indeed cruel!

Let's just hope and pray the folk on the prone coastal localities just took the advice given and got the hell out.

BTW, hello all fellow CSE'rs, it's like that same thread in here and here's hoping the UK doesn't get a megastorm like this any time storm.

Cheers

gottolovethisweather

PS! had a couple down town and might have a drink for the aussies later.

Just a couple? :0)

[Polar Bear]

I fear this storm will be another for the history books BUT unfortunately/fortunately, the reports coming in now are from the hours of darkness so I'm afraid you should perhaps expect worst to come.

This Cyclone looked a Beast and I'm sure it will prove to be and after all the horrendous flooding, nature is indeed cruel!

Let's just hope and pray the folk in the prone coastal localities just took the advice given and got the hell out.

Also, hello all fellow CSE'rs, it's like that same thread in here and here's hoping the UK doesn't get a megastorm like this any time storm.

Cheers

gottolovethisweather

PS! had a couple down town and might have a drink for the aussies later.

Hello GTLTW great to see you on hear am plugged in live to ABC...

If I was in Newbs I would have joined you with a drink...am working so best stick to work and netweather tonight....

I found out the advice on horses, pets and livestock.... on an aussie vet site... basically leave them plenty of food and water, dont tie them up, give some identification in case they get loose and leg it....I wouldnt know what to do...

by the way the US is having a "monster storm as well" apparently so it is all happening....

Edited February 2, 2011 by Polar Bear

[gottolovethisweather]

Just a couple? :0)

Oh yes. Gooooooes to me head. Seriously though, I love this thread, beats looking at our snowy winter prospects for now which are NIL (for the time being).

Could be a breezy weekend for the UK in places so some entertainment of sorts here too.

Keep watching http://www.abc.net.au/news/abcnews24/ guys n gals.

Best Wishes to all aussies.

Cheers

gottolovethisweather

[Polar Bear]

Oh yes. Gooooooes to me head. Seriously though, I love this thread, beats looking at our snowy winter prospects for now which are NIL (for the time being).

Could be a breezy weekend for the UK in places so some entertainment of sorts here too.

Keep watching http://www.abc.net.au/news/abcnews24/ guys n gals.

Best Wishes to all aussies.

Cheers

gottolovethisweather

Seen this one? http://video.theaustralian.com.au/1776767444/Cyclone-Yasi-smashing-Innisfail

Listen carefully to the wind in the background - apparently ABC saying 18m storm surge reported....not sure how true

Edited February 2, 2011 by Polar Bear

[gottolovethisweather]

Hello GTLTW great to see you on hear am plugged in live to ABC...

If I was in Newbs I would have joined you with a drink...am working so best stick to work and netweather tonight....

I found out the advice on horses, pets and livestock.... on an aussie vet site... basically leave them plenty of food and water, dont tie them up, give some identification in case they get loose and leg it....I wouldnt know what to do...

by the way the US is having a "monster storm as well" apparently so it is all happening....

Hello PB.

Good to know you'll be online tonight and then you can also have a drink or two then!

Interesting to know what they can and can't do with the animals etc.

I must admit nature's ways can appear cruel but nature is nature and we can't nurture nature, hmmm.

Anyhow, when the sun rises within the next few hours in Australia we will see what has come to pass.

With all these wind speed figures being thrown around I hope this helps some folk.

http://calculator-co..._calculator.php

Cheers

gottolovethisweather

Edited February 2, 2011 by gottolovethisweather

[Polar Bear]

Hello PB.

Good to know you'll be online tonight and then you can also have a drink or two then!

Interesting to know what they can and can't do with the animals etc.

I must admit nature's ways can appear cruel but nature is nature and we can't nurture nature, hmmm.

Anyhow, when the sun rises within the next few hours in Australia we will see what has come to pass.

With all these wind speed figures being thrown around I hope this helps some folk.

http://calculator-co..._calculator.php

Cheers

gottolovethisweather

180mph then tops ... .flaming galahs.......

[gottolovethisweather]

46 people on this thread and only 99 (which is pretty good, considering) on the MOD thread. Oh my, how the UK needs some action to talk about BUT............I WOULD NOT WISH FOR ANYTHING LIKE THIS CYCLONE, hell no!

Again guys n gals, for the latest reports online http://www.abc.net.au/news/abcnews24/ and http://calculator-co..._calculator.php for any windspeed conversion requirements.

You just have to feel for these folk, the damage to Austrlia's wildlife and it's infastructure is unthinkable and the inevitable loss of life that will occur from those that chose to stay.

Kind Regards

gottolovethisweather

Edited February 2, 2011 by gottolovethisweather

[donna-m]

Since Yesterday morning my friend came round mine worrying about her sister who lives in Cairns,

since then i have keeping up with the twitter thread and abc news for her , I must admit the abc news is quite addictive

Though i hope everyone is safe

And about animals abc spoke to someone last night who had brought all his chicken and goats i the house with him !!!

[knocker]

Latest Queensland radars.

[Polar Bear]

Latest Queensland radars.

That just looks plain nasty...ooh eck. poor people..One slight good thing and I mean slight dawn is nearing by the minute. It must be so frightening with this going on at night......

AS for the chickens and goats ..bless those people. I hope they are all going to be very very ok....fingers and toes crossed

[Somerset Squall]

Fingers crossed for the Queenslanders to pull through this amazing but deadly storm!

JTWC reported sustained winds of 135kts at landfall, which is very high end cat 4 SS scale. This strength of wind at landfall must be very scary indeed for anyone caught in it.

[Polar Bear]

And while we sit here posting and speculating this is what is happening for some now......

http://www.abc.net.a.../03/3128469.htm

they must be so terrified.

....Mind you you have to hand it to the local authorities...how organised and transparent are they in advising the public...

They have certainly done the homework...

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/forms/qldfloods/default.html

Edited February 2, 2011 by Polar Bear

[r_dancing]

This is now a Cat 3

[peterf]

And while we sit here posting and speculating this is what is happening for some now......

http://www.abc.net.a.../03/3128469.htm

they must be so terrified.

....Mind you you have to hand it to the local authorities...how organised and transparent are they in advising the public...

They have certainly done the homework...

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/forms/qldfloods/default.html

they were told to leave well in advance of the storm hitting.they refused and sat it out,bigger fools them.

to then ring the emergency services asking for rescue is obscene.we all have choices in life to make.seems they made a bad call this time.

Edited February 2, 2011 by peterf