Pollyana

Have a look here - http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/commu...ment/index.htm
Brisbane did flood maps last year. Even if this year is as wet as the aftermath of Cyclone Wanda there's been an awful lot of mitigation work done since then, and a lot less places would be affected.
They still build in stupid places though, so check your street out on the flood map. Theres one apartment block thats down by the Royal Brisbane Hospital, the car park goes under every few months and even though its onkly about 4 years old its already had a serious flood through the ground floor cos its built in a daft place.

expatasia

Things are pretty wet in your home country, have they got it right for Sunday?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/gol...2010-live.html

Bernieboy

And what kind of idiot would live in a unit there

fish.01

If you are ever outside the regatta pub on coronation drive, just after toowong citycat stop, check out the flood levels from past floods marked on the side of the pub

Pollyana

I don't understand golf - strange game with sticks, but the weather reports look pretty accurate


Must check the long range forecast............

Pollyana

Can't imagine!!!

fish.01

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/q...-1225715880292 ?

Pollyana

yep, thats the ones!

Pollyana

Alfresco, aren't you glad you picked Queensland......

Seasonal Outlook 2010-11 for Queensland and the Coral Sea Region

Queensland may experience above average tropical cyclone activity this coming season, with up to six cyclones developing in the Coral Sea. It is also likely to be wetter than normal in most parts. The Bureau of Meteorology's Queensland Regional Director, Jim Davidson, said this is because we're now in a La Nina climate phase, which he expects will remain the dominating influence through the Spring and Summer months.
Mr Davidson said "What this translates to is where historically we could expect an average of four cyclones a season in the Coral Sea, we now expect the number to be potentially higher, but the number of cyclones actually making landfall can be quite variable from season to season."

"However, under these conditions, we have a good chance of a cyclone crossing the coast before the year is out." he said. He urged Queenslanders to "prepare early not only for cyclones but also for floods as we have already experienced record September rainfalls across the state."

pink13

*Runs for Cairns airport*

Well been here a month now and the weather is wet but still better than the UK as its warm rain!!!!!

The heavens opened again yesterday and we went outside to play in it yep very grown up for a 41yrold it was fantastic

As for the Cyclones my hubby says they haven't had any in Cairns for years so maybe its time now best to get them out of the way seen my first huge spider the other day as well

Pollyana

Not that long since Larry hit Innisfail but it is a while since a direct hit on Cairns. If you want an interesting read try this - Larry in the Lion's Den

Alfresco

That's what makes life an adventure.

pink13

wow good read Pollyana, thank you,
well we have a torch (no batteries) and candles but will be slowly building a cyclone survival kit over the next few months just in case.

asprilla

well, this morning in brisbane was clear and sunny, blue skies all around.

1:30pm and there are plenty of clouds rolling in, over mt coutha.

My prediction for this afternoon: rain.

Pollyana

Definitely a good idea living up there - laeve it till the last minute and you'll find other panic buyers beat you to it.
That's a real classic of a BE thread, Bix did superbly with it