[asprilla]

At this stage it looks like the worst affected areas will be Innisfail down to Ingham.

[tonyk38]

Yes the flooding will be the 'worse case scenario' at this stage with the storm surge coinciding with high tide.

It may veer north again and still hit us head on. Even if it crosses south of Innisfail as predicted it will still devastate Cairns. I'm getting to higher ground; may have no choice anyway as the police have been given powers to forcibly evacuate people if necessary.

[DeadVim]

SurfCam at MacKay, the Cairns one seems to be down ...
http://www.coastalwatch.com/camera/cameras_large.aspx?cam=300&state=QLD&t=9:32:15%20A M&camName=Mackay

[moneypenny20]

Anyone being casual about this (and they are out there) should be reading the QLD Police FB, if the warnings being given there don't wake you up, nothing will.

[DownUnderPaddy]

Originally Posted by Alfresco Might not be there by tomorrow.

Well, it's certainly no longer operational, whether that is from an intentional remote shutdown to protect it or whether it's because it has disintegrated, who knows ?

Last readings from this am were @ 187kph before it went dark........

[DeadVim]

Live stream from Townsville ...
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/caillins13

[DownUnderPaddy]

Originally Posted by DownUnderPaddy Well, it's certainly no longer operational, whether that is from an intentional remote shutdown to protect it or whether it's because it has disintegrated, who knows ? Last readings from this am were @ 187kph before it went dark........

Confirmed.

Cyclone knocks out island weather radar
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/quee...202-1ad2l.html

“Thankfully there was a decision made yesterday to evacuate the four staff on Willis Island,” Premier Anna Bligh said today.

[stevenglish]

Good luck to all, thinking of my friends and strangers alike up there, prepare for the worst n hope for the best indeed

[moneypenny20]

Originally Posted by DeadVim Live stream from Townsville ... http://www.ustream.tv/channel/caillins13

It's fascinating watching the satellite and peeking at the webcams but it does kind of feel like rubber necking Am loving the comments on the side - 'Yeah, I'm getting the surf board out for this one'!; 'if the power goes out, what happens, will we lose the webcam'?

[DeadVim]

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 It's fascinating watching the satellite and peeking at the webcams but it does kind of feel like rubber necking Am loving the comments on the side - 'Yeah, I'm getting the surf board out for this one'!; 'if the power goes out, what happens, will we lose the webcam'?

I'd rather follow it from a webcam and informed websites than switch on commercial TV for the news ...

Best comment so far "Worst Strip Show Ever!" ... to take nothing away from the gravity of the situation ...

[DeadVim]

And here are some guys 'chasing' the thing ... I will comment not on whether they are providing a useful service or not ... One could say the same about the other assorted media kicking around the place ...
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/test222223435432e

[moneypenny20]

Originally Posted by DeadVim And here are some guys 'chasing' the thing ... I will comment not on whether they are providing a useful service or not ... One could say the same about the other assorted media kicking around the place ... http://www.ustream.tv/channel/test222223435432e

Providing they don't get in anyone's way, hamper emergency services, require emergency services etc etc they can do what they please however.....

[DownUnderPaddy]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/envi...202-1ad3w.html

"People bunkering down at home for the onslaught of Cyclone Yasi should prepare a safe room and not panic if their roof lifts off, authorities say."

Jesus. Exactly when should you start to panic, if not when your roof rips off your house ?
I would be panicking once my windows started shaking.
Clearly I am not cut out for living in the tropics

[Bix]

I got some rope handy to tie us up but the missus said this is not the right time darling.

But there aint really anything secure you can tie yourself to.

[iamthecreaturefromuranus]

Originally Posted by DownUnderPaddy http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/envi...202-1ad3w.html "People bunkering down at home for the onslaught of Cyclone Yasi should prepare a safe room and not panic if their roof lifts off, authorities say." Jesus. Exactly when should you start to panic, if not when your roof rips off your house ? I would be panicking once my windows started shaking. Clearly I am not cut out for living in the tropics

You can officially start to panic if you see anybody like this....