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Starting to look very scary.

Not sure if I should bike it in tomorrow or work from home.
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Starting to look very scary.

Not sure if I should bike it in tomorrow or work from home.
I'd pick the home option I think!!
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TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 4

Issued at 7:48 pm EST on Wednesday 18 February 2015

Tropical Cyclone Marcia has developed and may intensify to a category 2 before landfall.

Warning Zone Sarina to Double Island Point.
Watch Zone Adjacent inland areas from Yeppoon to Double Island Point.

Details of Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 7:00 pm EST:

Intensity: Category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 65 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 95 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 110 kilometres of 17.6 degrees South 155.0 degrees East, estimated to be 760 kilometres northeast of Yeppoon and 850 kilometres north northeast of Bundaberg.

Movement: southwest at 22 kilometres per hour.

Tropical Cyclone Marcia has developed over the central Coral Sea, and is slowly strengthening. During today, the system curved onto a southwesterly track, and it is expected to maintain this general motion through to landfall on the eastern Queensland coast between St Lawrence and Hervey Bay early on Friday. Marcia is expected to slowly intensify, with a high chance of reaching category 2 intensisty by landfall.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for areas south of St Lawrence and west to the Great Dividing Range.
Hazards:

GALES are expected to develop about coastal and island communities between Sarina and Double Island Point on Thursday during the late afternoon or evening. Destructive wind gusts to 150 km/hr may develop about the coast and islands near the centre on Friday morning.

Heavy rainfall will develop about coastal and island communities between Sarina and Double Island Point during Thursday, particularly over areas to the south of the system. A Flood Watch is current for the area.

Abnormally high tides will be experienced on Thursday with water levels expected to rise above the highest tide of the year on the high tide.

Coastal residents between St Lawrence and Double Island Point are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. 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 the authorities.

Dangerous surf is expected to develop about exposed beaches south of Sandy Cape from early Thursday.
Recommended Action:

People between Sarina and Double Island Point should take precautions and listen to the next advice at 11 pm.

- Information is available from your local government

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au)

- For emergency assistance call the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).
Next Advice:

The next advice will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Wednesday 18 February.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 8

Issued at 7:51 am EST on Thursday 19 February 2015

Tropical Cyclone Marcia coming into radar range, still on track to cross the Capricorn coast in the next 24 hours.

Areas Affected:
Warning Zone

Mackay to Double Island Point, and adjacent inland areas from Mackay to Monto.

Watch Zone

Adjacent inland areas from Rockhampton to Double Island Point.


Cancelled Zone

None.
Details of Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 7:00 am EST:

Intensity: Category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 85 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 120 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 55 kilometres of 19.5 degrees South 152.6 degrees East, estimated to be 450 kilometres north northeast of Yeppoon and 600 kilometres north of Bundaberg.

Movement: southwest at 27 kilometres per hour.

Tropical Cyclone Marcia has been moving through the Coral Sea towards the Queensland coast in a southwesterly direction. The cyclone is expected to maintain this general motion through to landfall on the eastern Queensland coast between St Lawrence and Bundaberg early on Friday. Tropical Cyclone Marcia has been intensifying over the past 24 hours, and this trend is expected to continue with a likely intensity of category 2 before landfall.


A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for areas south of Double Island Point and west to the Great Dividing Range.
Hazards:

TROPICAL CYCLONE Marcia, CATEGORY 1, with gusts up to 120 km/h should cross the coast between St Lawrence and Bundaberg.

DESTRUCTIVE winds of up to 150 km/hr may develop about the coast and islands near the centre on Friday morning.

GALES are expected to develop about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point, and adjacent inland areas from Mackay to Monto, during today in the late afternoon or evening.


Abnormally high tides will be experienced today and Friday with water levels expected to rise above the highest tide of the year on the high tide.

Coastal residents between St Lawrence and Double Island Point are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. 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 the authorities.

Dangerous surf is expected about exposed beaches south of Sandy Cape.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the coast later this morning and through this afternoon between St Lawrence and Hervey Bay. These thunderstorms may produce localised areas of destructive wind gusts in excess of 125 km/hr about coastal and island communities.

Heavy rainfall will develop about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point today, particularly over areas to the south of the system. A Flood Watch is current for the area.
Recommended Action:

People between Mackay and Double Island Point should take precautions and listen to the next advice at 11 am.

- Information is available from your local government

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au)

- For emergency assistance call the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).
Next Advice:

The next advice will be issued by 11:00 am EST Thursday 19 February.
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SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL, ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DANGEROUS SURF

For people in the Southeast Coast and parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and
Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.


Issued at 5:49 am Thursday, 19 February 2015.

Synoptic Situation:

Tropical Cyclone Marcia lies over the Coral Sea approximately 650km north of Bundaberg. Tropical Cyclone Marcia is expected to continue in a general southwesterly track towards the Queensland east coast, and forecast to cross the Capricorn coast early on Friday as a category 2 cyclone. A trough will extend southwards from the tropical cyclone and onto the Wide Bay and southeast Queensland coasts today.

Heavy rain and locally damaging wind gusts are possible from the coast to the ranges between Double Island Point and Brisbane, extending to the state's southern border and the eastern Darling Downs later today and Friday. The heavy rain may lead to flash flooding, with some 24 hour totals in excess of 300mm likely. Damaging wind gusts may reach around 90 km/hr, mostly near the coast and ranges.

Water levels on the high tide are likely to exceed the highest tide of the year from today. Dangerous surf conditions and beach erosion are also expected on exposed beaches.

Riverine flooding:

A flood watch is current for the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and the Darling Downs & Granite Belt District forecast districts.

A Tropical Cyclone Warning is current for areas between Mackay and Double Island Point. A Tropical Cyclone Watch is current for adjacent inland areas from St Lawrence to Double Island Point.

Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, the Lockyer Valley, Ipswich, Brisbane, Caboolture, the Sunshine Coast, Kingaroy and Gympie.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
* Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 11:50 am.
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FLOOD WATCH FOR THE CAPRICORNIA, WIDE BAY & BURNETT, SOUTHEAST COAST AND DARLING DOWNS & GRANITE BELT FORECAST DISTRICTS

Issued at 11:54 am EST on Wednesday 18 February 2015

Issue Number: 2

Heavy rainfall associated with a trough is forecast to affect catchments between Rockhampton and the NSW border from Thursday through to Saturday.

Widespread rainfall totals of 200-400 mm are forecast, with locally higher rainfall likely. The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall within coastal catchments. A severe weather warning and tropical cyclone advice are current for parts of the Flood Watch area.


River level rises above the minor flood level are expected.

Heavy rainfall may also lead to localised flash flooding.

Catchments at risk within the Flood Watch area include the Dawson, Calliope, Boyne, Baffle, Kolan, Burnett, Cherwell-Burrum, Mary, Noosa, Maroochy, Mooloolah, Brisbane, Logan, Albert, Gold Coast rivers and creeks, Upper Condamine, Border Rivers and Moonie.

See Queensland Warnings Summary to view the current flood warnings for Queensland.

This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.

See Flood Watch in Queensland for further information about Flood Watch.

Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.


Current emergency information is available at www.disaster.qld.gov.au .
Weather Forecast:

For the latest weather forecasts see: Queensland Forecasts
Next Issue:

The next Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 pm (midday) on Thursday 19 February 2015.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at Queensland Rainfall and River Conditions.
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TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 9
Issued at 10:58 am EST on Thursday 19 February 2015
Headline:
TC Marcia upgraded to a Category 2 system, still on track to cross the Capricorn Coast early Friday morning.

Areas Affected:
Warning Zone
Mackay to Double Island Point.

Watch Zone
Adjacent inland areas from Rockhampton to Double Island Point.

Cancelled Zone
None.

Details of Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 10:00 am EST:
Intensity: Category 2, sustained winds near the centre of 95 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 130 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 30 kilometres of 19.9 degrees South 152.1 degrees East, estimated to be 385 kilometres north northeast of Yeppoon and 555 kilometres north of Bundaberg.

Movement: southwest at 23 kilometres per hour.

Tropical Cyclone Marcia has been moving through the Coral Sea towards the Queensland coast in a southwesterly direction. The cyclone is expected to maintain this general motion through to landfall on the eastern Queensland coast between St Lawrence and Bundaberg early on Friday. Tropical Cyclone Marcia has been intensifying over the past 24 hours, and has now reached category 2 intensity.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for areas south of Double Island Point and west to the Great Dividing Range.

Hazards:
TROPICAL CYCLONE Marcia, CATEGORY 2, should cross the coast between St Lawrence and Bundaberg early Friday morning.

DESTRUCTIVE winds of up to 150 km/hr may develop about the coast and islands near the centre on Friday morning.

GALES are expected to develop about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point, and adjacent inland areas from Mackay to Monto, during today in the late afternoon or evening.

Abnormally high tides will be experienced today and Friday with water levels expected to rise above the highest tide of the year on the high tide.

Coastal residents between St Lawrence and Double Island Point are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. 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 the authorities.

Dangerous surf is expected about exposed beaches south of Sandy Cape.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the coast between St Lawrence and Hervey Bay ahead of tropical cyclone Marcia crossing the coast. These thunderstorms may produce localised areas of destructive wind gusts in excess of 125 km/hr about coastal and island communities.

Heavy rainfall will develop about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point today, particularly over areas to the south of the system. A Flood Watch is current for the area.

Recommended Action:
People between Mackay and Double Island Point should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property [using available daylight hours/before nightfall].

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au)

- For emergency assistance call the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage)

Next Advice:
The next advice will be issued by 2:00 pm EST Thursday 19 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at: Current Tropical Cyclones
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Further north and now a cat 3 at landfall early tomorrow morning. Luckily there's less in the direct path at the moment.
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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 10
Issued at 2:33 pm EST on Thursday 19 February 2015
Headline:
Marcia continues to intensify, category 3 now predicted at landfall.

Areas Affected:
Warning Zone
Mackay to Double Island Point extending inland to Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, and Monto

Watch Zone
Adjacent inland areas between Bundaberg and Double Island Point, extending inland to include Mundubbera, Gayndah, and Murgon


Cancelled Zone
None.

Details of Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 1:00 pm EST:
Intensity: Category 2, sustained winds near the centre of 100 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 150 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 20 kilometres of 20.3 degrees South 151.4 degrees East, estimated to be 320 kilometres north northeast of Yeppoon and 245 kilometres east northeast of Mackay.

Movement: southwest at 26 kilometres per hour.

Tropical Cyclone Marcia has been moving southwest towards the Queensland coast while intensifying. The cyclone is expected to maintain this general motion through to landfall on the eastern Queensland coast between St Lawrence and Gladstone early on Friday. It is now forecast to reach category 3 intensity by landfall.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for areas south of Double Island Point and west to the Great Dividing Range.

Hazards:
The VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE of tropical cyclone Marcia, with gusts to 185 km/h, is expected to cross the coast between St Lawrence and Gladstone early on Friday morning.

DESTRUCTIVE WINDS are expected to develop about coastal and island communities between St Lawrence and Burnett Heads later tonight.

GALES are expected to develop about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point this evening, and extend inland to areas including Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, and Monto overnight and Friday morning.


Abnormally high tides will be experienced today and Friday with water levels expected to rise above the highest tide of the year on the high tide.

Coastal residents between St Lawrence and Double Island Point are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. 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 the authorities.

Dangerous surf is expected about exposed beaches south of Sandy Cape.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the coast between St Lawrence and Hervey Bay ahead of tropical cyclone Marcia crossing the coast. These thunderstorms may produce localised areas of destructive wind gusts in excess of 125 km/hr about coastal and island communities.

Heavy rainfall will develop about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point today, particularly over areas to the south of the system. A Flood Watch is current for the area.

Recommended Action:
People between Mackay and Double Island Point should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property [using available daylight hours/before nightfall].

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au)

- For emergency assistance call the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage)
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Latest track map, eta for crossing is 3am Qld time

Category 3
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
Latest track map, eta for crossing is 3am Qld time

Category 3
Err, that's what it was before. Your map says cat 4 now !!!
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Originally Posted by GarryP
Err, that's what it was before. Your map says cat 4 now !!!
My latest update says currently 3 but likely to hit land as a 4.
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Originally Posted by GarryP
Err, that's what it was before. Your map says cat 4 now !!!
Thats the prediction for landfall on the current track. only went to a 3 with the issuance of that map. Deepening very fast, I wouldn't be surprised to see that 4 become a 5
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
Thats the prediction for landfall on the current track. only went to a 3 with the issuance of that map. Deepening very fast, I wouldn't be surprised to see that 4 become a 5
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Media: Transmitters serving the area between Bowen and Double Island Point and inland to Blackwater, Moura, IDQ20023

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: Transmitters serving the area between Bowen and Double Island Point and inland to Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, and Monto are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning.

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 13
Issued at 5:52 pm EST on Thursday 19 February 2015
Headline:
Severe tropical cyclone Marcia has intensified to category 4 and continues to approach the Queensland coast.


Areas Affected:
Warning Zone
Bowen to Double Island Point extending inland to Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, and Monto

Watch Zone
Adjacent inland areas between Bundaberg and Double Island Point, extending inland to include Mundubbera, Gayndah, and Murgon

Cancelled Zone
None.

Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 6:00 pm EST:
Intensity: Category 4, sustained winds near the centre of 165 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 230 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 9 kilometres of 20.6 degrees South 150.6 degrees East, estimated to be 160 kilometres east northeast of Mackay and 280 kilometres north of Yeppoon.


Movement: west southwest at 19 kilometres per hour.

Severe tropical cyclone Marcia has now intensified to a category 4 cyclone, and continues to move west-southwest towards the Queensland coast. The cyclone is expected to turn more southwest during the next few hours and make landfall between Mackay and Gladstone early on Friday.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for areas south of Double Island Point and west to the Great Dividing Range.

Hazards:

Abnormally high tides will be experienced today and Friday with water levels expected to rise above the highest tide of the year on the high tide.

Coastal residents between Mackay and Double Island Point are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. 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 the authorities.

Dangerous surf is expected about exposed beaches south of Sandy Cape.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the coast between St Lawrence and Hervey Bay ahead of tropical cyclone Marcia crossing the coast. These thunderstorms may produce localised areas of destructive wind gusts in excess of 125 km/hr about coastal and island communities.

Heavy rainfall will develop about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point tonight, particularly over areas to the south of the system. A Flood Watch is current for the area.

Recommended Action:
People between Bowen and Double Island Point should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to shelter in a safe place.

- Boats and outside property should be secured [using available daylight hours/before nightfall].

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au)

- For emergency assistance call the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).

Next Advice:
The next advice will be issued by 7:00 pm EST Thursday 19 February.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at: Current Tropical Cyclones, and Monto are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning.
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