Re: Far North & Northern Qld - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

IMPORTANT
If eye of the cyclone goes overhead and the wind suddenly eases DO NOT go out to have a look as the wind will change direction quickly.

That's when people get killed by the debris flying the other way. Stay in until the all clear is given - that's what the battery radio is for.
Watch out for fallen power lines. Three days after Larry we still had no power which was not a lot of fun.

If the damage is bad you may be without power for a while so the gen sets sell quickly. Be assured Bunnings will get pallet loads of cheapies in quickly. 20 litre fuel tins will be a must and long power cords.

WW

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

We lived on the top of a hill in the UK (do here as well but that's by the by). Anyway we had water coming out of a crack in the middle of the road one dry summer. Rang the water board and they told me it was the water table. I explained that if that were true the houses two doors down and all the rest even further down would be underwater. She didn't understand, even when I said it hadn't rained for weeks and there was nowhere any further up hill for it to have come down from. I left a long silence and then asked for her to send someone out. They mended the leak :D

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

My poor husband leaves in the morning for Townsville - he is putting in footings at mackay, townsville x 2 and airlie beach.

Looks like hes in for another wet week - he was caught working out in the last cyclone/heavy weather in Mackay and also at Townsville plus was on a roof when things hit innisfail. I think hes a bad luck charm.

Lets all hope it eases up, if in fact it has come in

Viv

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

From Press Release issued by Mayor of Mackay Sat evening.

Tropical Cyclone Hamish is not expected to cross the coast in our area, however, a slight storm surge is possible when combined with heavy rainfall and tomorrow’s 9am high tide.
Early tomorrow morning, winds associated with Cyclone Hamish – now a category four cyclone – are expected to be about 150 kilometres per hour in the Mackay/Sarina area.
Cyclone Hamish continues to travel at 19 kilometres per hour south-south east parallel to the coast producing potentially destructive winds in the area.
As a precaution, residents in low-lying areas of Mackay and Sarina should prepare for possible inundation and spend the night at a friend’s home outside the purple zone.
Those in the purple zone include Midge Point, Repulse Bay, parts of Seaforth, Cremorne, Eimeo, East and South Mackay, McEwens Beach, Louisa Creek and Armstrong Beach; residents in these areas should take necessary precautions.

Re: Far North & Northern Qld - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

Good advice - I noticed that Bunnings had a wall full of small gen sets today :lol:

Re: Far North & Northern Qld - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

And chainsaws?

That'll create work for the medical profession.

WW

Re: Far North & Northern Qld - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

Ha! Funny you should say that, my husband sliced through his knee after Cyclone Larry! He didn't have much excuse either as at that point he was in business doing tree lopping and garden clearance and so should have been a tad more careful!

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

I have just been watching the preparations on the tv - unreal. Thinking of you all living up there - I have no idea how he will be doing all of this work - especially the airlie beach stuff.

there is no chance we will be allowed to delay this work though so I have no idea how it will all work out.

interesting stuff - interesting not being the right word if your home is there, but from a visitor perspective

Vivienne

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

Hamish is now a Category 5 cyclone which is serious stuff.

Hopefully it will stay out to sea and not cross the coast.

You can clearly see the eye in this satelite photo http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/tc-bin/tc...km_bw&PROD=geo

WW

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

Im getting really worried looks like it could hit round here, hopefully will be able to get supplies from bunnings tommorow.

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

I'm worried too. Just stay safe everyone. This is my first serious cyclone experience and I'm scared shitless!! :(

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

dont be scared just need to see what it brings we can only be prepared and deal with it afterwards....dont stress out

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

At the moment the cyclone is tracking off shore so it will mean strong winds but unless you are near the eye you wont get the full intensity.

If the cyclone does cross the coast near you, stay away from the windward side windows and if it all goes pear-shaped seek shelter in the bathroom with a mattress on top for protection from debris. If your house or property suffers any form of damage leave it alone until the all clear is given otherwise you put yourself at risk.

Larry passed an hour south of Cairns and it was more than a bit windy here. That freight train is still running through the middle of my head (should be a song :) )

Dont panic. Stay calm.

WW

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

If it continues at this strength im thinking of packing my bags and driving off into the distance tommorow, i dont fancy hanging round to see what might happen.

Re: Coastal Qld - Cairns to Sunshine Coast - Tropical Cyclone Hamish
 

im trying to stay calm but think i may need a valium or 2 i hoped the rum would help me sleep tonite, maybe i just need a bigger glass.

wheres the headless chicken smilie when you need one !!