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Queensland Regional Office

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

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 6:00 pm Thursday, 19 February 2015.
Synoptic Situation:
Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia lies over the Coral Sea approximately 160km east northeast of Mackay. The cyclone is expected to turn more southwest during the next few hours and make landfall between Mackay and Gladstone early on Friday as a category 4 cyclone. A trough extends southwards from the tropical cyclone near the Wide Bay and southeast Queensland coasts.
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 and southern Burnett later tonight and Friday. The heavy rain may lead to flash flooding, with some 24 hour totals possibly in excess of 300mm. 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 Bowen and Double Island Point.Tropical Cyclone Watch is current for adjacent inland areas between Bundaberg and 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 12:00 am Friday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 14
Issued at 6:57 pm EST on Thursday 19 February 2015Headline:
Severe tropical cyclone Marcia continues to intensify, category 5 now forecast for landfall.

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

Watch Zone
None

Cancelled Zone
None.

Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 7:00 pm EST:
Intensity: Category 4, sustained winds near the centre of 185 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 260 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 9 kilometres of 20.6 degrees South 150.5 degrees East, estimated to be 150 kilometres east northeast of Mackay and 285 kilometres north of Yeppoon.

Movement: west southwest at 16 kilometres per hour.

Severe tropical cyclone Marcia, a category 4 cyclone, continues to intensify as it moves west-southwest towards the Queensland coast. The cyclone's movement has slowed in recent hours, and it is expected to turn more southwest during the next few hours and make landfall between Mackay and Gladstone early on Friday. It is now forecast to reach category 5 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 severe tropical cyclone Marcia, with gusts to 295 km/h, is expected to cross the coast between Mackay and Gladstone on Friday morning.


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

GALES are now occurring about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point, and are expected to extend north to Bowen later this evening and inland to areas including Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Monto, Mundubbera, Taroom, and Murgon overnight and Friday.

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 8:00 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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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 15

Issued at 7:42 pm EST on Thursday 19 February 2015
Headline:

Severe tropical cyclone Marcia has become slow moving and continues to intensify, category 5 forecast for landfall.
Areas Affected:
Warning Zone

Bowen to Double Island Point, extending inland to Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Monto, Taroom, Mundubbera, and Murgon

Intensity: Category 4, sustained winds near the centre of 195 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 270 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 9 kilometres of 20.6 degrees South 150.4 degrees East, estimated to be 140 kilometres east northeast of Mackay and 280 kilometres north of Yeppoon.

Movement: west southwest at 13 kilometres per hour.

Severe tropical cyclone Marcia, a category 4 cyclone has become slow moving in recent hours. It is expected to turn more southwest during the next few hours and make landfall between Mackay and Gladstone early on Friday. It is forecast to reach category 5 by landfall.

The VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE of severe tropical cyclone Marcia, with gusts to 295 km/h, is expected to cross the coast between Mackay and Gladstone on Friday morning.

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

GALES are now occurring about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point, and are expected to extend north to Bowen later this evening and inland to areas including Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Monto, Mundubbera, Taroom, and Murgon overnight and Friday.

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.
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Ah excellent, Speedily brewed to maximum quality

Never seen a cyclone escalate that fast, though I have heard of it happening. Cat 2 to Cat 4 (almost 5) in an afternoon

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I know we have browsers and maybe even a few posters still in Central Queensland.

Two Emergency Alerts issued this evening:

19th February 2015 8:10 PM
EMERGENCY ALERT for Ogmore and Marlborough residents.


Tropical Cyclone Marcia will be making landfall over Saint Lawrence as a possible Category 5.

Urgent evacuation strongly recommended.

Make plans to leave by 9pm to friends or family or the Yeppoon Cyclone Shelter.

Call (07) 4913 5100 for information or if you require assistance evacuating.

19th February 2015 9:11 PM
EMERGENCY ALERT for Isaac Regional Council residents


Council advises Tropical Cyclone Marcia is expected to cross near Saint Lawrence at approximately 7am Friday as a Category 5.

Residents are urged to immediately self-evacuate or seek shelter in a safe place.

In the event of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). For emergency storm and flood assistance call the SES on 132 500. For information from Isaac Regional Council call 1300 472 227.
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Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 17

Issued at 10:05 pm EST on Thursday 19 February 2015
Headline:

Severe tropical cyclone Marcia moving south southwest, category 5 forecast at landfall Friday morning.
Areas Affected:
Warning Zone

Mackay to Double Island Point, extending inland to Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Monto, Taroom, Mundubbera, and Murgon

Watch Zone

None
Cancelled Zone

The Cyclone WARNING from Bowen to Mackay has been cancelled.

Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 10:00 pm EST:

Intensity: Category 4, sustained winds near the centre of 195 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 270 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 9 kilometres of 20.8 degrees South 150.6 degrees East, estimated to be 195 kilometres north northeast of St Lawrence and 255 kilometres north of Yeppoon.

Movement: southwest at 7 kilometres per hour.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia, category 4, is continuing to move in a south southwest direction towards the Queensland coast. The cyclone is expected to continue moving in the same general direction overnight and make landfall between St Lawrence and Gladstone during Friday morning.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia strengthened very rapidly during Thursday. The system has stabilized within the category 4 range over the past few hours but may still reach category 5 before landfall.


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

The VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE of severe tropical cyclone Marcia, with gusts to 295 km/h, is expected to cross the coast between St Lawrence and Gladstone on Friday morning.

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

GALES are now occurring about coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point, and are expected to extend north to Bowen later this evening and inland to areas including Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Monto, Mundubbera, Taroom, and Murgon overnight and Friday.

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. Note also that abnormally high tides are also likely on Friday evening's high tide in parts of the warning area even though the cyclone is likely to be over land and weaker by then.

Coastal residents between Mackay and Double Island Point are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast, and in the following high tide well after landfall during Friday evening. 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 is already occurring about some coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point, and is expected to continue, and extend inland, during Friday. A Flood Watch is current for the area

Recommended Action:

People between Mackay 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 11:00 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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Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: Transmitters serving the area between Mackay and Double Island Point and inland to Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Monto, Taroom, Mundubbera and Murgon are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 21


Issued at 1:56 am EST on Friday 20 February 2015
Headline:

Severe tropical cyclone Marcia moving in an almost southerly direction, category 5 forecast at landfall this mornin
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Areas Affected:
Warning Zone

Mackay to Double Island Point, extending inland to Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Monto, Taroom, Mundubbera, and Murgon

Watch Zone

None
Cancelled Zone

None.
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 2:00 am EST:

Intensity: Category 4, sustained winds near the centre of 195 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 270 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 9 kilometres of 21.2 degrees South 150.4 degrees East, estimated to be 155 kilometres northeast of St Lawrence and 210 kilometres north of Yeppoon.

Movement: south southwest at 11 kilometres per hour.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia, category 4, is expected to continue moving in a southerly direction towards the Queensland coast, and make landfall between St. Lawrence and Gladstone later this morning.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia strengthened very rapidly during Thursday, and is forecast to reach category 5 before landfall
.

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

The VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE of severe tropical cyclone Marcia, with gusts to 295 km/h, is expected to cross the coast between St. Lawrence and Gladstone this morning.

DESTRUCTIVE WINDS are expected to extend further across coastal and island communities between Mackay and Burnett Heads early this morning, and inland across the Capricornia and Burnett districts during today.

GALES are now occurring about some coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point, and are expected to extend inland to areas including Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Monto and Mundubbera during today.


Abnormally high tides will be experienced this morning with water levels expected to rise above the highest tide of the year on the high tide. Note also that abnormally high tides are also likely during this evening's high tide in parts of the warning area even though the cyclone is likely to be over land and weaker by then.

Coastal residents between Sarina and Double Island Point are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast, and in the following high tide well after landfall during this evening. 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.

Heavy rainfall is already occurring about some coastal and island communities between Mackay and Double Island Point, and is expected to continue today. A Flood Watch is current for the area.
Recommended Action:

People between Mackay 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 3:00 am EST Friday 20 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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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 11:32 pm Thursday, 19 February 2015.

Synoptic Situation:

Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia is expected to make landfall between St. Lawrence and Gladstone Friday morning as a category 5 cyclone. A trough extends southwards from the tropical cyclone near the Wide Bay and southeast Queensland coasts.

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 and southern Burnett Friday. The heavy rain may lead to flash flooding, with some 24 hour totals in excess of 300mm. 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.

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