Tropical Cyclone Tim - Central/Northern Qld Coast
Mar 17th 2013, 5:26 am
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Tropical Cyclone Tim - Central/Northern Qld Coast
TROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION BULLETIN
For 11:07 am EST on Sunday 17 March 2013
At 10 am EST Sunday, Tropical Cyclone Tim (Category 1) with central pressure 995 hPa was located over the northwest Coral Sea near latitude 18.4 south longitude 153.3 east, which is about 820 km east southeast of Cairns and 530 km northeast of Mackay.
Tropical Cyclone Tim is moving south southwest at about 10 kilometres per hour.
Tropical Cyclone Tim is forecast to continue moving southwest during today and take on a westerly track in the next 24 hours. The system is expected to weaken below tropical cyclone strength.
In the longer term, the remnant low is forecast to move west-northwest towards the tropical Queensland coast during the early part of the week. This should bring a general increase in showers and rain areas about the Central Coast, Herbert and Burdekin and North Tropical Coast districts from Tuesday onwards.
For 11:07 am EST on Sunday 17 March 2013
At 10 am EST Sunday, Tropical Cyclone Tim (Category 1) with central pressure 995 hPa was located over the northwest Coral Sea near latitude 18.4 south longitude 153.3 east, which is about 820 km east southeast of Cairns and 530 km northeast of Mackay.
Tropical Cyclone Tim is moving south southwest at about 10 kilometres per hour.
Tropical Cyclone Tim is forecast to continue moving southwest during today and take on a westerly track in the next 24 hours. The system is expected to weaken below tropical cyclone strength.
In the longer term, the remnant low is forecast to move west-northwest towards the tropical Queensland coast during the early part of the week. This should bring a general increase in showers and rain areas about the Central Coast, Herbert and Burdekin and North Tropical Coast districts from Tuesday onwards.
Mar 19th 2013, 12:39 am
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Re: Tropical Cyclone Tim - Central/Northern Qld Coast
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays and Capricornia Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:45 am Tuesday, 19 March 2013.
Synoptic Situation: At 8am EST Tuesday, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tim was located approximately 310 kilometres northeast of Mackay and moving slowly westwards. A high over southeast Australia is extending a strong ridge along the southern and central coasts of Queensland. The combination of these two systems is leading to strong to gale force southeasterly winds about the exposed coast and islands between Bowen and Yeppoon.
Damaging winds with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are expected to develop during Tuesday afternoon and evening. These conditions are expected to gradually ease during Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Proserpine, Yeppoon, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, Middle Percy Island and Sarina.
Emergency Management Queensland 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.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 2:45 pm.
For people in parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays and Capricornia Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:45 am Tuesday, 19 March 2013.
Synoptic Situation: At 8am EST Tuesday, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tim was located approximately 310 kilometres northeast of Mackay and moving slowly westwards. A high over southeast Australia is extending a strong ridge along the southern and central coasts of Queensland. The combination of these two systems is leading to strong to gale force southeasterly winds about the exposed coast and islands between Bowen and Yeppoon.
Damaging winds with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are expected to develop during Tuesday afternoon and evening. These conditions are expected to gradually ease during Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Proserpine, Yeppoon, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, Middle Percy Island and Sarina.
Emergency Management Queensland 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.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 2:45 pm.
