Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi

scrawni · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:07 am

Bix are you and the family somewhere safe? Thinking of you all.

Bix · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:15 am

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Originally Posted by scrawni

Bix are you and the family somewhere safe? Thinking of you all.

Snuggled up at home thanks Mandy.
Not long now.

**Pollyana** · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:18 am

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Originally Posted by Bix

Snuggled up at home thanks Mandy.
Not long now.

Don't let that wind ruffle your mane now Bixie. Stay safe mate

And can we have a write-up afterwards a la Larry?!!!

**Pollyana** · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:22 am

At 4:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 250 kilometres east of Cairns and 275 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and moving west southwest at 35 kilometres per hour.

SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN CAIRNS AND TOWNSVILLE.

DURING THE EVENING, THE VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI WILL CROSS THE COAST BETWEEN CAIRNS AND INGHAM, ACCOMPANIED BY A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE SOUTH OF THE CYCLONE CENTRE.

Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move in a west-southwesterly direction. The cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Innisfail and Cardwell about 11 pm EST.

itigo · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:31 am

Thinking of all you guys up there, hope you all stay safe. xx

Seasider · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:35 am

Polly, I haven't had time today to keep up with it all so apologies if it's been covered but do you have any info on the effect on Fiji, the Solomons, PNG?

You're doing a great job of keeping us informed - thanks. x

**Pollyana** · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:37 am

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Originally Posted by Seasider

Polly, I haven't had time today to keep up with it all so apologies if it's been covered but do you have any info on the effect on Fiji, the Solomons, PNG?

You're doing a great job of keeping us informed - thanks. x

I haven't heard anything, been asleep all day as i'm on nights at present. I know we had nothing at 6.45 this morning when I left work. Best thing to do is track down the main internet news pages for those countries. If I get anything in tonight i'll try and post it for you

Seasider · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:38 am

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Originally Posted by Pollyana

I haven't heard anything, been asleep all day as i'm on nights at present. I know we had nothing at 6.45 this morning when I left work. Best thing to do is track down the main internet news pages for those countries. If I get anything in tonight i'll try and post it for you

Thanks, will do. As nobody here in the Oz office has mentioned it I am hoping they're all ok.

**Pollyana** · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:39 am

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Originally Posted by Seasider

Thanks, will do. As nobody here in the Oz office has mentioned it I am hoping they're all ok.

I'm thinking we have heard nothing cos their communication lines will still all be down. Could be a while before they get back online. Try searching for their Met service websites too, might give you an idea how bad it was for them.

asprilla · Feb 2nd 2011, 5:41 am

http://www.goes.noaa.gov/sohemi/sohe...hirgmscol.html

Latest couple of images appear to show that the cyclone is has turned and is headed due West towards Cairns - I really hope that is not the case.

Looking at these radar images and trying to project a path is not reliable... so hopefully I'm completely wrong.

Most recent BOM update says midway between Innisfail and Cardwell, a far better outcome as that area is not heavily populated.

Lets keep an eye on the next BOM update, due in 20mins.

tonyk38 · Feb 2nd 2011, 6:19 am

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Originally Posted by asprilla

http://www.goes.noaa.gov/sohemi/sohe...hirgmscol.html

Latest couple of images appear to show that the cyclone is has turned and is headed due West towards Cairns - I really hope that is not the case.

Looking at these radar images and trying to project a path is not reliable... so hopefully I'm completely wrong.

Most recent BOM update says midway between Innisfail and Cardwell, a far better outcome as that area is not heavily populated.

Lets keep an eye on the next BOM update, due in 20mins.

Yes it's moving back towards us again.

mandymoochops · Feb 2nd 2011, 6:21 am

Reading this and watching the updates from here in Canada in disbelief actually.

Sincerey hope no-one gets hurt and that you all stay as safe as you can x

bcworld · Feb 2nd 2011, 7:11 am

BOM map just updated again...Innisfail directly on the centre line now.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

DownUnderPaddy · Feb 2nd 2011, 7:27 am

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Originally Posted by bcworld

BOM map just updated again...Innisfail directly on the centre line now.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

...and because of the size, the 'very destructive' winds will take 3 to 4 hours to abate. It's just number on a BOM update but I can only imagine that would seem like infinity if you were actually experiencing it.

The A Team · Feb 2nd 2011, 8:29 am

absolutely terrified....already getting very windy and noisy. Thanks for all your updates as always Polly.

Feb 2nd 2011, 5:07 am	#151
scrawni BE Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2002 Location: UK 2 Oz, Oz 2 UK, Been there, done that, got the tee-shirt! Posts: 773	Re: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi Bix are you and the family somewhere safe? Thinking of you all.

Feb 2nd 2011, 5:22 am	#154
Pollyana Witch on a Mountain Top Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Keeping true friends & puppets close, trusting no-one else ;) Posts: 77,372	Re: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi At 4:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 250 kilometres east of Cairns and 275 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and moving west southwest at 35 kilometres per hour. SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN CAIRNS AND TOWNSVILLE. DURING THE EVENING, THE VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI WILL CROSS THE COAST BETWEEN CAIRNS AND INGHAM, ACCOMPANIED BY A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE SOUTH OF THE CYCLONE CENTRE. Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move in a west-southwesterly direction. The cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Innisfail and Cardwell about 11 pm EST. __________________ "So when you think of me do so with pride, Honour and bravery ruled by my side And in your memory I will remain; I will forever be within the flame..... Don't shed a tear for me,I stand alone. This path of destiny is all my own. Once in the hands of fate,there is no choice, An echo on the wind,you'll hear my voice."

Feb 2nd 2011, 5:31 am	#155
itigo BE Forum Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Victoria Posts: 1,376	Re: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi Thinking of all you guys up there, hope you all stay safe. xx

Feb 2nd 2011, 5:35 am	#156
Seasider - Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,706	Re: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi Polly, I haven't had time today to keep up with it all so apologies if it's been covered but do you have any info on the effect on Fiji, the Solomons, PNG? You're doing a great job of keeping us informed - thanks. x

Feb 2nd 2011, 5:41 am	#160
asprilla Account Open Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 4,286	Re: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi http://www.goes.noaa.gov/sohemi/sohe...hirgmscol.html Latest couple of images appear to show that the cyclone is has turned and is headed due West towards Cairns - I really hope that is not the case. Looking at these radar images and trying to project a path is not reliable... so hopefully I'm completely wrong. Most recent BOM update says midway between Innisfail and Cardwell, a far better outcome as that area is not heavily populated. Lets keep an eye on the next BOM update, due in 20mins.

Feb 2nd 2011, 6:21 am	#162
mandymoochops Ornery gun weilding harpy Premium Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Alberda Posts: 10,654	Re: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi Reading this and watching the updates from here in Canada in disbelief actually. Sincerey hope no-one gets hurt and that you all stay as safe as you can x __________________ "You're cute when you're mad" - "Yeah, well i'm about to get really f*****g adorable " http://britishexpats.com/blogs/moochopper/

Feb 2nd 2011, 7:11 am	#163
bcworld Frequent Flyer Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 9,602	Re: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi BOM map just updated again...Innisfail directly on the centre line now. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

Feb 2nd 2011, 8:29 am	#165
The A Team cheeky tart Joined: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,237	Re: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi absolutely terrified....already getting very windy and noisy. Thanks for all your updates as always Polly.

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