rocket01

Townsville is now looking like a good bet for landfall atm, but like any cyclone this can vary loads. One thing for sure its going to make landfall around this area maybe even more north, this time tom we should have a better idea where its going to land, but looking at this forecast even Cooktown might even be a go for it.

http://www.4tfingers.biz/tides/tc_plot.php

please everyone in these area and even south of Townsville be prepared as we know the news is telling everyone it has decreased to force 3, but they are expecting it to increase to a very distructive force 4.

rocket01

This is a great site for everyone to get to know more about cyclones and whats happening with Ului

http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbt...44201&page=175

Polly any more thoughts?

Maybe open a new topic tom with cyclone preparation as this thing could be big.

rocket01

All this info has probably been posted before by Polly

But here is another good site showing you the cyclone in movement and the sheer size of it.

http://www.goes.noaa.gov/sohemi/sohe...s/shirgms.html

Safin

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

Warning/watch being issued for coastal communities now

moneypenny20

Why a new thread? It's all here, including the weatherzone link

BigH68

Bugger....I better be off to the shops and stock up, and clean the yard up and tie everything down

Pollyana

I agree with Pen, I don't see the need for a new thread on here. There are several links in this one to useful sites, both for tracking and for info, and as this one is getting bumped constantly at present I'm inclined to think one is enough - much as I love my job I don't want it taking over the forum!

For cyclone preparation stuff - many links through google, but also have a look at these -
www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/css/beprepared.asp

www.disaster.qld.gov.au/

Anyone new to Qld who has not heard the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before, you might want to click on the link on this page -
http://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/disasters/warning.asp
If an impact is imminent - cyclone, tsunami, or similar, then the SEWS signal may be used on TV, radio etc in the local area.

Pollyana

Yep, sorry, think its heading your way.......

BigH68

Ive moved most of my patio stuff indoors already lol cant get movin, very windy here already today. Need to do a run to the tip...these warnings are great for making you clean up ur yard

Good idea to have a link for people to hear the Standard Emergency Warning Signal scared the shit out of me the first time I heard it.

Best to be prepared, I will keep people posted on anything happening in the Yeppoon area. Stay safe everybody.

Any idea if it will intensify before coming ashore

The A Team

seems more like coming towards Townsville from the last threat map we've brought in all the patio furniture and pot plants, stocked up the cyclone kit...I think we're prepared as we can be

Pollyana

Well the latest track map (see below) from 11am has it staying as a Cat 3, and the TC Advice is the same at present. I haven't heard anything to the contrary ....... if I do I'll post it on here. I'm on nights throughout the whole weekend so I'll get any updates as fast as the BoM issue them.
The SEWS is freaky if you don't know what it is, isn't it. There was talk of using it during the tsunami alerta fw weeks back - that would have scared a lot of people cos down here its almost unheard of.

Stay safe....updates if/when I get them

BigH68

thanks mate

rocket01

Least this cyclone should see my home food delievery service for woolworths, get really busy the next few days

rocket01

Maybe just open a temporary locked page with this info in it, alot easier then scrolling through loads of info to find it.

Pollyana

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 2;
5:04pm EST on Thursday the 18th of March 2010

A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal areas from Cardwell to Yeppoon.

At 4:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului, Category 3 was estimated to be
1100 kilometres northeast of Mackay and 1220 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and moving south southwest at 7 kilometres per hour. The cyclone is expected to remain about the same strength.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului is expected to begin moving in a southwesterly direction tonight towards the Queensland coast. On current predictions the most likely scenario is for the cyclone to cross the coast Sunday morning between Cardwell and Mackay. However, it is important to understand that some uncertainty remains in this outlook period.

DAMAGING winds should develop between Cardwell and Yeppoon during Saturday, and increasing further on Saturday night as the cyclone approaches the coast.

People between Cardwell and Yeppoon should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Queensland's Disaster Management Services
website [www.disaster.qld.gov.au].
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service [SES] on 132 500 [for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage]

Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message, particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212.

http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQP0005.txt

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If the cyclone does impact your area, and you call the SES (132500), please remember that they will be dealing with an awful lot of calls so you please need to be patient if you can't get through. Once the cyclone has passed there will be SES volunteers, and other members of the emergency services, working in the field as soon as it is safe to do so, and you may be able to contact them in person. Volunteers are on standby to be deployed from other regions so there will be plenty of help around
If the situation is life threatening then please call 000, not the SES.