wanderingwombat

Brisbane has been hit by cyclones in the past, although not very strong ones with most of the damage caused by flooding.

There was a few years ago that popped up off out from Coffs Harbour. Didnt last long and stayed at sea.

WW

Pollyana

No-one could call the Qld weather boring, thats for sure.

Keep your eye on Olga and stay safe

Bernieboy

Christ it's only a bit of rain

Pollyana

If she does what she's expected to do it'll be more than a bit of rain

rocket01

This must be orgasmic for you polly

moneypenny20

Piss off up to Innisfail and say that to the locals. Actually, don't go so far. Just nip up to Framac and tell him. I'm sure he'd be fascinated by your thoughts. Even if that comment was a joke, it was a moronic one.

Pollyana

Its what we plan for all year, and I will admit to getting a thrill when the Bureau rang me and announced Cyclone Neville had been named, however its a double-edged sword as I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I answered several calls from people in little communities around Innisfail during Larry - they were calling any government number they could to try and get help, and some of them were heart-breaking, having lost everthing, no way of getting help in from outside, stuff like that.

Pollyana

Mmm, something like 600mm in 6 hours, from memory.......

......just checked, 625mm

Pollyana

Nice swirl building for Olga.....

rocket01

A 2nd low pressure system is expected now to form with olga.

http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-p.../sh0910web.txt

Alfresco

Now Olga is a good name for a TC.

Pollyana

Better than Neville, for sure


Because of the proximity of Neville and Olga, the Bureau are unsure what will happen. Its an unusual position, and one they haven't seen for many years.
The whole path of both cyclones could be affected by the way they are moving so close to each other, and is not beyond the realms of possibility that they could merge and deepen before moving together towards the coast.
The Bureau did say a couple of weeks back that it was a late start to the season, but would be adventurous once it got going..........
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At 10:00 pm EST Tropical Cyclone Olga, Category 2 was estimated to be
250 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 365 kilometres north northeast of
Townsville, and was moving west at 21 kilometres per hour.

GALES are expected to develop about the coast between Cape Melville and Cardwell
on Sunday.

DESTRUCTIVE WINDS are likely to develop about the coast between Cape Tribulation and Innisfail on Sunday afternoon as the cyclone centre approaches.Very heavy rainfall with localised flooding is expected to develop about the North Tropical Coast during Sunday.
As the cyclone crosses the coast, abnormally high tides are expected between Cape Tribulation and Innisfail, but the sea level should not exceed the highest of the year. Large waves are likely along the beachfront.
People between Cape Melville and Cardwell should immediately commence or
continue preparations, especially securing boats and property.

Burbage

The worst thing is having ABC local on in case there's an update. It's Saturday Night ****ing Country.

Bastard Cyclone heading straight for my house.

wannabauzzienurse

What frequency is ABC local...

Pollyana

http://www.abc.net.au/reception/freq/qld.htm
Click on the nearest place and that will give you transmitter info. If you can run your radio on batteries, stock up asap.

Good luck, I'll have everything crossed for you.