Pollyana

Batten down the hatches - track as yet uncertain but there is definitely a Low building in the Coral Sea. Models as yet are unsure whether it will cross the coast (and if so, where) or will track down the coast thus affecting much of the Queensland coast

Tropical Cyclone 3-day outlook for The Coral Sea

IDQ10810
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Three Day Outlook for the Coral Sea
Issued at 2:47 pm EST on Sunday 26 January 2014
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 29 January 2014.

Existing Cyclones in the Eastern Region:

Nil.

Potential Cyclones:

The monsoon trough extends from Papua New Guinea to the Solomon Islands, with an area of low pressure located southwest of the Solomon Islands. The monsoon is expected to strengthen early next week. It is likely that with the
intensification of the monsoon trough, the low will develop further, however
the uncertainty with its future movement is high.

Likelihood of a tropical cyclone in the Eastern Region on:
Monday Low
Tuesday Moderate
Wednesday High

Pollyana

Tropical Cyclone 3-day outlook for The Coral Sea

IDQ10810
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Three Day Outlook for the Coral Sea
Issued at 2:53 pm EST on Monday 27 January 2014
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 30 January 2014.

Existing Cyclones in the Eastern Region:

Nil.

Potential Cyclones:

A monsoon low lies over the northern reaches of the Coral Sea, and is expected
to strengthen as it moves towards the Queensland coast during this week.

Likelihood of a tropical cyclone in the Eastern Region on:
Tuesday Moderate
Wednesday High
Thursday High

Radioboi1980

You think Mackay in qld will be affected by the cyclone Dillon?

Pollyana

The track is still uncertain but I would say yes, to some extent it will.

At present there is a split between the models; it MAY PROBABLY reach cyclone intensity it may cross the coast, probably near Townsville, bringing heavy rain and destructive winds, and a possible storm surge. That would impact Mackay to some extent.
Other models favour it staying just offshore and working its way down the coast - again this would impact on Mackay.

Best advice at present ( with unofficicial Emergency Services backing) - prepare for very heavy rain and destructive winds, review your cyclone kit and cyclone evac plans, watch and listen to ABC Radio, and other local stations. Any official notice of evacuations will be well disseimnated by the authorities by use of mobiles, radio, tv etc.
I will also continue to post updates on here, but I will be operational at work most of this week so may not be able to post on here until a few hours after warnings are issued.

I see you went through tC Anthony, and thus thru Yasi, so you know what you're about........

Pollyana

IDQ20032
Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland Regional Office

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
For people in the
Northern Tropical Coast and Tablelands,
Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of the
Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:34 am Tuesday, 28 January 2014.
Synoptic Situation: At 9am, a tropical low was situated in the northern Coral Sea, approximately 870 kilometres east-northeast of Cairns, and moving southwest at around 10 kilometres per hour. The tropical low is expected to move in a general westwards direction over the next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland east coast. The potential for the system to develop into a tropical cyclone will be assessed during today and Tropical Cyclone Advices will be issued if required.
Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, and damaging winds, with peak gusts in excess of 90km/h, are expected to develop about coastal and adjacent inland areas between Port Douglas and the area north of Mackay during Wednesday afternoon. 24 hour rainfall totals in excess of 200mm are possible.
Water levels on the high tide are also likely to exceed the highest tide of the year about coastal areas between Port Douglas and the areas north of Mackay over the next couple of days.
Locations which may be affected include Hamilton Island, Proserpine, Bowen, Townsville, Cairns, Port Douglas and Mareeba.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:35 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.


http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/index.shtml?ref=hdr

Pollyana

IDQ20023
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.

PRIORITY

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 1
Issued at 3:54 pm EST on Tuesday 28 January 2014

A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for a developing tropical low for coastal
areas from Port Douglas to Proserpine.

At 1:00 pm EST a Tropical Low was estimated to be
760 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 790 kilometres northeast of
Townsville and moving west southwest at 9 kilometres per hour towards the coast.

The low may develop into a tropical cyclone during Thursday.

The tropical low, is expected to move in a general westwards direction over the
next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland
east coast. GALES may develop between Port Douglas and Proserpine during
Wednesday afternoon and could persist into Thursday.

Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about
coastal and adjacent inland areas of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,
Herbert and Lower Burdekin and northern parts of the Central Coast and
Whitsundays districts during Wednesday afternoon and should continue into
Thursday.

As the cyclone approaches the coast, a storm tide is expected between Port
Douglas and Proserpine, mainly on the high tide on Wednesday and Thursday.
Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in
areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect
their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours.

People between Port Douglas and Proserpine 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 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).

Details of Tropical Low at 1:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 14.8 degrees South 152.5 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 110 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 9 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 85 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ below cyclone intensity
.Central pressure......... 998 hectoPascals


The next advice will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Tuesday 28 January.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone


http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/index.shtml?ref=hdr

Pollyana

IDQ20032
Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland Regional Office

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SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
For people in parts of the
Northern Tropical Coast and Tablelands and
Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:32 pm Tuesday, 28 January 2014.
Synoptic Situation: At 1pm, a tropical low was situated in the northern Coral Sea, approximately 760 kilometres east-northeast of Cairns, and moving west-southwest at around 9 kilometres per hour. The tropical low is expected to move in a general westwards direction over the next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland east coast.
Water levels on the high tide are likely to exceed the highest tide of the year about coastal areas between Cooktown and Port Douglas and also between Proserpine and St Lawrence over the next couple of days.
Locations which may be affected include Cooktown and Mackay.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice has been issued for remaining coastal areas between Port Douglas and Proserpine. Refer to this product for further information on the developing tropical low.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If near the coastline, stay well away from the water's edge.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 10:35 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Pollyana

IDQ20023
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.

PRIORITY

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 2
Issued at 5:44 pm EST on Tuesday 28 January 2014

A Cyclone WATCH is current for a developing tropical low for coastal areas from
Port Douglas to Proserpine.

At 4:00 pm EST a Tropical Low was estimated to be 710 kilometres east northeast
of Cairns and 750 kilometres northeast of Townsville and moving west southwest
at 8 kilometres per hour towards the coast.

The low may develop into a tropical cyclone during Thursday.

The tropical low, is expected to move in a general westwards direction over the
next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland
east coast. GALES are occurring at times along parts of the east coast between
Cairns and Hamilton Island and may develop further between Port Douglas and
Proserpine during Wednesday afternoon.

Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about
coastal and adjacent inland areas of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,
Herbert and Lower Burdekin and northern parts of the Central Coast and
Whitsundays districts during Wednesday afternoon and should continue into
Thursday.

As the cyclone approaches the coast, a storm tide is expected between Port
Douglas and Proserpine, mainly on the high tide on Wednesday and Thursday.
Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in
areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect
their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours.

People between Port Douglas and Proserpine 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 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).

Details of Tropical Low at 4:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 14.9 degrees South 152.1 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 110 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 8 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 85 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ below cyclone intensity
.Central pressure......... 997 hectoPascals


The next advice will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Tuesday 28 January.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

Pollyana

IDQ20032
Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland Regional Office

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES

For people in parts of the
Northern Tropical Coast and Tablelands and
Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:55 am Wednesday, 29 January 2014.

Synoptic Situation: At 4am EST, a tropical low was situated in the northern Coral Sea, approximately 590 kilometres east-northeast of Cairns, and moving west-southwest at around 11 kilometres per hour. The tropical low is expected to move in a general west southwestwards direction over the next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland east coast.

Water levels on the high tide are likely to exceed the highest tide of the year about coastal areas between Cooktown and Port Douglas and also between Proserpine and St Lawrence over the next few days.

Heavy rainfall, that may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about coastal areas between Cooktown and Port Douglas and also between Proserpine and St Lawrence during Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Locations which may be affected include Cooktown, Mackay, and Sarina.

Damaging wind gusts to 100km/hr are expected to develop about the coast and nearby inland between Proserpine and St Lawrence during Wednesday evening and persist into Thursday. Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Sarina and Eungella.

Remaining locations between Port Douglas and Proserpine will also experience abnormally high tides, heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts and a separate TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE has been issued for these areas. Refer to this product for further information on the developing tropical low.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:55 am.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Pollyana

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 4
Issued at 4:24 am EST on Wednesday 29 January 2014

A Cyclone WATCH is current for a developing tropical low for coastal and island communities from Port Douglas to Proserpine.

At 4:00 am EST a Tropical Low was estimated to be 590 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 630 kilometres northeast of Townsville and moving west southwest at 11 kilometres per hour towards the coast.

The tropical low is expected to move in a general west southwestwards direction over the next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland east coast.

A strong ridge of high pressure extends through the Coral Sea to the south of
the monsoon low. The two systems are currently combining to generate GALES at times along much of the east coast between Port Douglas and Proserpine. Winds are expected to increase further with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120km/hr developing from late this afternoon and continuing into early Friday.

Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about
coastal and adjacent inland areas of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,
Herbert and Lower Burdekin and northern parts of the Central Coast and
Whitsundays districts from late this afternoon and should continue into Friday.

As the cyclone approaches the coast, a storm tide is expected between Port
Douglas and Proserpine, mainly on the high tide today, Thursday and Friday.
Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in
areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect
their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours.


People between Port Douglas and Proserpine 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 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).

Details of Tropical Low at 4:00 am EST:
.Centre located near...... 15.3 degrees South 151.0 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 150 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 11 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 85 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ below cyclone intensity
.Central pressure......... 995 hectoPascals


The next advice will be issued by 11:00 am EST Wednesday 29 January.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

Pollyana

IDQ20023
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning.

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 6
Issued at 10:35 am EST on Wednesday 29 January 2014

A Cyclone WARNING remains current for coastal and island communities from Port Douglas to Mackay

A Cyclone WATCH remains current for coastal and island communities from Mackay to St Lawrence, extending inland through the eastern interior north of Clermont.

At 10:00 am EST a Tropical Low was estimated to be 570 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 590 kilometres northeast of Townsville and moving south southwest at 8 kilometres per hour towards the coast.

The tropical low is expected to move in a general west southwestwards direction over the next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland east coast.

A strong ridge of high pressure extends through the Coral Sea to the south of the tropical low. The two systems are currently combining to generate GALES at times along much of the east coast between Port Douglas and Mackay. Winds are expected to increase further with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120km/hr developing about the coast from late this afternoon or evening and extending inland during Thursday and Friday.

Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about coastal and adjacent inland areas of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and the Central Coast and Whitsundays districts from late this afternoon or evening and should continue into Friday.

Coastal residents between Port Douglas and Hamilton Island are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the developing tropical low approaches the coast, particularly on the high tide on Thursday and Friday. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by the authorities.

As the developing tropical low approaches the coast, a storm tide is expected between Hamilton Island and St Lawrence, particularly on the high tide on Thursday and Friday. Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for remaining coastal and island communities from Cooktown to Port Douglas and from St Lawrence to Gladstone.

People between Port Douglas and Mackay should take precautions and listen to the next advice at 2pm.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit 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).

People between Mackay and St Lawrence, and inland through the eastern interior north of Clermont, 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 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).

Details of Tropical Low at 10:00 am EST:
.Centre located near...... 15.8 degrees South 151.0 degrees East .Location accuracy........ within 150 kilometres .Recent movement.......... towards the south southwest at 8 kilometres per hour .Wind gusts near centre... 85 kilometres per hour .Severity category........ below cyclone intensity .Central pressure......... 996 hectoPascals


The next advice will be issued by 2:00 pm EST Wednesday 29 January.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

Pollyana

IDQ20023

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre



Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning.



TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST



TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 7

Issued at 1:27 pm EST on Wednesday 29 January 2014



A Cyclone WARNING remains current for coastal and island communities from Port Douglas to Mackay



A Cyclone WATCH remains current for coastal and island communities from Mackay to St Lawrence, extending inland through the eastern interior north of Clermont.



At 1:00 pm EST a Tropical Low was estimated to be 545 kilometres east of Cairns and 545 kilometres northeast of Townsville and moving south southwest at 11 kilometres per hour towards the coast.



The tropical low is expected to move in a general southwestwards direction over the next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland east coast.



A strong ridge of high pressure extends through the Coral Sea to the south of the tropical low. The two systems are currently combining to generate GALES at times along much of the east coast between Port Douglas and Mackay. Winds are expected to increase further with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120km/hr developing about the coast from this evening and extending inland during Thursday and Friday.



Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about coastal and adjacent inland areas of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and the Central Coast and Whitsundays districts from tonight and should continue into Thursday.



Coastal residents between Port Douglas and Hamilton Island are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the developing tropical low approaches the coast, particularly on the high tide on Thursday and Friday. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by the authorities.



As the developing tropical low approaches the coast, a storm tide is expected between Hamilton Island and St Lawrence, particularly on the high tide on Thursday and Friday. Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours.



A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for remaining coastal and island communities from Cooktown to Port Douglas and from St Lawrence to Gladstone.



People between Port Douglas and Mackay should take precautions and listen to the next advice at 5pm.

- Information is available from your local government

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit 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).



People between Mackay and St Lawrence, and inland through the eastern interior north of Clermont, 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 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).



Details of Tropical Low at 1:00 pm EST:

.Centre located near...... 16.2 degrees South 150.8 degrees East .Location accuracy........ within 110 kilometres .Recent movement.......... towards the south southwest at 11 kilometres per hour .Wind gusts near centre... 85 kilometres per hour .Severity category........ below cyclone intensity .Central pressure......... 993 hectoPascals





The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday 29 January.



This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.



A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:

http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

Pollyana

IDQ20032
Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland Regional Office


TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
For people in parts of the
Northern Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:56 pm Wednesday, 29 January 2014.

Synoptic Situation: At 1pm EST, a tropical low was situated in the northern Coral Sea, approximately 545 kilometres east of Cairns, and moving southwest at around 11 kilometres per hour. The tropical low is expected to move in a general southwestwards direction over the next couple of days and may develop further as it approaches the Queensland east coast.

Water levels on the high tide are likely to exceed the highest tide of the year about coastal areas between Cooktown and Port Douglas, and also between St Lawrence and Gladstone over the next couple of days

Coastal communities between Port Douglas and St Lawrence will also experience abnormally high tides, heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts and a separate TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE has been issued for these areas. Refer to this product for further information on the developing tropical low.









Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If near the coastline, stay well away from the water's edge.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

Pollyana

IDQ20023
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 9
Issued at 8:02 pm EST on Wednesday 29 January 2014

A Cyclone WARNING remains current for coastal and island communities from
Cairns to Mackay

A Cyclone WATCH remains current for coastal and island communities from Mackay
to St Lawrence, extending inland through the eastern interior north of Clermont.

At 7:00 pm EST a Tropical Low was estimated to be 470 kilometres northeast of
Townsville and 485 kilometres east of Cairns and moving southwest at 12
kilometres per hour towards the coast.

The tropical low is expected to move in a general southwestwards direction and
develop before crossing the Queensland coast between Innisfail and Proserpine
on Friday morning.

A strong ridge of high pressure extends through the Coral Sea to the south of
the tropical low. The two systems are currently combining to generate GALES at
times along much of the east coast between Cairns and Mackay. Winds are
expected to increase further in this area with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120
kilometres per hour developing during Thursday and may extend to adjacent
inland areas including Charters Towers and Moranbah and south to St Lawrence
overnight Thursday and Friday morning.

Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about
coastal and adjacent inland areas of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,
Herbert and Lower Burdekin and the Central Coast and Whitsundays districts
tonight and should continue into Thursday.

Coastal residents between Innisfail and Hamilton Island are specifically warned
of the dangerous storm tide as the developing tropical low approaches the
coast, particularly on the high tide on Thursday and Friday. The sea is likely
to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves
and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. People living in
areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect
their property as much as possible and be prepared to follow instructions
regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by the authorities.

A storm tide is expected between Cairns and Innisfail and also between Hamilton
Island and St Lawrence, particularly on the high tide on Thursday and Friday.
Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in
areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect
their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for remaining coastal and island
communities from Cooktown to Cairns and from St Lawrence to Gladstone.

People between Cairns and Mackay should take precautions and listen to the next
advice at 11pm.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit 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).

People between Mackay and St Lawrence, and inland through the eastern interior
north of Clermont, 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 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).

Details of Tropical Low at 7:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 16.7 degrees South 150.3 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the southwest at 12 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 85 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ below cyclone intensity
.Central pressure......... 992 hectoPascals


The next advice will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Wednesday 29 January.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

Pollyana

IDQ20023
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 15
Issued at 1:49 pm EST on Thursday 30 January 2014

A Cyclone WARNING remains current for coastal and island communities from
Cardwell to St Lawrence extending to adjacent inland areas, including
Collinsville..

At 1:00 pm EST Tropical Cyclone Dylan, Category 1 was estimated to be 235
kilometres northeast of Townsville and 290 kilometres north of Proserpine and
moving west southwest at 14 kilometres per hour towards the coast.

Tropical Cyclone Dylan has formed off the north Queensland coast and is
expected to continue moving in a general southwesterly direction and gradually
intensifying, before crossing the Queensland coast between Lucinda and
Proserpine in the early hours of Friday morning.

The cyclone and a strong ridge of high pressure further south are combining to
generate GALES at times along much of the east coast between Cardwell and St
Lawrence. Winds are expected to increase further between Lucinda and St
Lawrence, particularly about the Central Coast and Whitsundays district, during
the remainder of today and extending to adjacent inland areas on Friday morning
with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120 kilometres per hour possible.

Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about
coastal and adjacent inland areas of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and the
Central Coast and Whitsundays districts during today.

Coastal residents between Lucinda and St Lawrence, including Townsville are
specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide, particularly on the high tide
today and on Friday. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well
above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas
close to the shoreline. People living in areas likely to be affected by this
flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and
be prepared to follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised
to do so by the authorities.

A storm tide is expected between Cardwell and Lucinda, particularly on the high
tide on Thursday and Friday. Large waves may produce minor flooding along the
foreshore. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should
take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to
help their neighbours.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for remaining coastal and island
communities from Cooktown to Cardwell and from St Lawrence to Gladstone.

People between Cardwell and Mackay should take precautions and listen to the
next advice at 5pm.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit 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).

Details of Tropical Cyclone Dylan at 1:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 17.8 degrees South 148.4 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 14 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 95 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 1
.Central pressure......... 987 hectoPascals


The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Thursday 30 January.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone