Post by: Terry W4 on August 01, 2014, 06:10:35 PM
Given that in the east this last two days (Tasmania, SA, Vic and NSW have taken a pounding from extreme weather - snow everywhere etc. I think we need a thread that all can contribute to.
We have had winds up to 90kph yesterday and strong winds and snow flurries today and snow down to about 600m. Will get some pics tomorrow as the hills around Canberra are likely to be covered.
:worthles:
Post by: scarps on August 01, 2014, 06:14:20 PM
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Post by: discoteddy on August 01, 2014, 06:40:37 PM
Cheers,
Disco teddy.
Post by: GeoffA on August 01, 2014, 06:48:25 PM
.....I must admitt I do like this type of weather.
:o :o :o
They breed 'em hardy in the ACT..... ;D
On our way to the Gulf last year we stopped at Belyando Crossing. Got talking with a fellow traveler (Qld-er) about our plans. He thought it would be good for us to spend some time at the Gulf, as it might toughen us Victorians up a bit.
I wonder how he'd go down here at the moment....... ;D ;D
Post by: Marschy on August 01, 2014, 07:12:36 PM
That is probably why I think Adelaide has one of the best climates in Australia.
We have very distinct seasons. As each season rolls over and the first day of the new season arrives, sometimes you could swear someone has simultaneously adjusted the thermostat on the earths temperature. Particularly in Spring, all of a sudden the days temperature average jumps from a chilly daytime average of about 15° to a comfortable 20° spring day. Love it.
Post by: Marschy on August 01, 2014, 07:31:51 PM
And hot, don't talk to me about hot. Did I mention how mild it can be sometimes, and then other times just right.
There ya go. I shouldn't have to contribute to this thread until next season now.
Post by: scottnvic on August 01, 2014, 07:35:00 PM
Post by: Bullant4x4 on August 01, 2014, 07:39:24 PM
Post by: nackdog on August 01, 2014, 07:44:05 PM
And sometimes we get humid days here in Adelaide. Wait for it,sometimes it gets up to 90% when it rains.Couldn't agree more, what nice weather, with the exception of all that snow at mount lofty.
And hot, don't talk to me about hot. Did I mention how mild it can be sometimes, and then other times just right.
There ya go. I shouldn't have to contribute to this thread until next season now.
Post by: Rumpig on August 01, 2014, 08:38:36 PM
Post by: scarps on August 01, 2014, 08:39:21 PM
currently 19 degrees here in Brissy 8)yawn..... Boring really.... No variety:-)
Post by: Clouty on August 01, 2014, 08:40:35 PM
Post by: Rumpig on August 01, 2014, 08:54:01 PM
yawn..... Boring really.... No variety:-)our variety revolves around choosing which pair of shorts or t shirt or singlet we'll wear today ;D ;D
Post by: scarps on August 01, 2014, 08:59:08 PM
our variety revolves around choosing which pair of shorts or t shirt or singlet we'll wear today ;D ;Dor budgie smugglers. Where's Elle Clouty?
Post by: Rumpig on August 01, 2014, 09:00:25 PM
Where's Elle Clouty?PMSL...nearly spat my drink out reading that ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: speewa158 on August 02, 2014, 07:12:49 AM
And beer will still be cold :cheers:
Post by: discoteddy on August 02, 2014, 10:05:30 AM
Cheers
Disco teddy.
Post by: #jonesy on August 02, 2014, 02:44:21 PM
Post by: speewa158 on August 02, 2014, 04:20:15 PM
Got a message from my boss yesterday. Him and his family flew to Launceston. It was too windy to open the cargo doors so the unloaded the luggage back in Melbourne!
Gee that's handy your down there & your jocks are in Melb :cup:
Lost a chair that way some time ago >:D
Post by: oldmate on August 02, 2014, 05:35:05 PM
or budgie smugglers. Where's Elle Clouty?
Pmsl...
Funny though as my son that lives in lithgow,and brother that lives in mt Victoria ( blue mountains) are sending me pics of their cars with snow on them, I sent them a photo of my air con set of 18 ;D ;D
Post by: scarps on August 03, 2014, 07:19:27 AM
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Not a cloud in sight.........yet
Post by: Clouty on August 03, 2014, 07:34:45 AM
Post by: Diesel Power on August 03, 2014, 08:30:04 AM
Regards
Angus.
Post by: Terry W4 on August 03, 2014, 03:27:26 PM
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Post by: discoteddy on August 03, 2014, 03:39:32 PM
Cheers
Disco teddy.
Post by: speewa158 on August 03, 2014, 05:52:22 PM
Post by: speewa158 on August 04, 2014, 07:42:53 AM
Post by: Black Diamond on August 04, 2014, 08:25:40 AM
-3 this morning & not a cloud in the sky lts Ground Hog Day . Oh well another day in paradise :cheers:You should be out there on the ride on or are you just getting soft in your old age?
Post by: discoteddy on August 05, 2014, 06:36:14 PM
Cheers
Disco teddy.
Post by: speewa158 on August 05, 2014, 07:25:04 PM
Post by: scarps on August 16, 2014, 09:21:05 AM
Post by: Rumpig on August 16, 2014, 09:49:29 AM
Gotta feel sorry for you guys up north. :-) have you p#ssd off God again? Coz there's rain coming your way!mate we are hanging out for the rain, we'll be disappointed if we don't get bucket loads of it. It's so dry up here the grass is dead, and plenty of the state is drought declared...bring it on i say 8) 8) 8)
Post by: scarps on August 16, 2014, 10:25:41 AM
mate we are hanging out for the rain, we'll be disappointed if we don't get bucket loads of it. It's so dry up here the grass is dead, and plenty of the state is drought declared...bring it on i say 8) 8) 8)great stuff, didn't realise you guys were so dry. Hope you get heaps and more.
Post by: Terry W4 on August 16, 2014, 06:17:30 PM
Post by: Rumpig on August 16, 2014, 06:29:16 PM
great stuff, didn't realise you guys were so dry. Hope you get heaps and more.yeah mate about 75% of Qld is drought declared currently i think i heard the news report....have had about 16mm of rain so far and hoping for more tonight (which is when we are supposed to get the heavier rain). So far in this rain event they've had record August daily rainfall at Charleville and Cunnamulla and good falls out Roma way aswell, which is great to read about...they all need it. Reading Weatherzone forum just a minute ago, they are saying Sydney area could be in for some interesting weather in the coming days
Post by: scarps on August 17, 2014, 08:33:52 AM
yeah mate about 75% of Qld is drought declared currently i think i heard the news report....have had about 16mm of rain so far and hoping for more tonight (which is when we are supposed to get the heavier rain). So far in this rain event they've had record August daily rainfall at Charleville and Cunnamulla and good falls out Roma way aswell, which is great to read about...they all need it. Reading Weatherzone forum just a minute ago, they are saying Sydney area could be in for some interesting weather in the coming dayslooks like you got/are getting some:
Post by: oldmate on August 17, 2014, 11:00:18 AM
Post by: speewa158 on August 17, 2014, 03:17:12 PM
Post by: Terry W4 on August 17, 2014, 06:04:18 PM
Very good for the garden and the water tanks.
Post by: Rumpig on August 17, 2014, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: Bird on September 25, 2014, 01:52:55 PM
http://www.theleader.com.au/story/2584220/severe-thunderstorm-warning-current/?cs=1255 (http://www.theleader.com.au/story/2584220/severe-thunderstorm-warning-current/?cs=1255)
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Post by: Rumpig on September 25, 2014, 04:37:36 PM
Post by: Clouty on September 25, 2014, 05:20:52 PM
Post by: Rumpig on September 25, 2014, 05:21:49 PM
Just got heavy rain and hail at my joint.. The young fella was running around the house and looking out all the windows.. ;Dhave you checked the new van for hail dents yet?
Post by: Clouty on September 25, 2014, 05:26:59 PM
have you checked the new van for hail dents yet?
No not yet.. But she'll be right, its made tuff :laugh: :laugh:
We only got small hail anyway.. About the size of a 5 and 10 cent piece.. ;D
Post by: Bird on October 14, 2014, 08:16:03 AM
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Post by: Terry W4 on October 14, 2014, 09:12:12 AM
Post by: discoteddy on October 14, 2014, 08:42:39 PM
Cheers,
Disco teddy.
Post by: Bird on October 15, 2014, 08:33:37 AM
Blue Mountains cut off....
that's a train platform! HOW MUCH RAIN!?!?!
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Lithgow
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Crane BLEW over...
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Post by: Bird on November 05, 2014, 03:54:12 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/live-severe-storms-heading-for-sydney-20141105-3jnu4.html (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/live-severe-storms-heading-for-sydney-20141105-3jnu4.html)
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Go the nell road outside the old riding stables!
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Post by: D4D on November 19, 2014, 07:31:35 PM
http://www.news.com.au/national/brisbane-severe-storms-and-flash-flooding-cause-chaos/story-fncynjr2-1227128722688 (http://www.news.com.au/national/brisbane-severe-storms-and-flash-flooding-cause-chaos/story-fncynjr2-1227128722688)
Post by: Rumpig on November 19, 2014, 08:02:30 PM
Have some rain...
http://www.news.com.au/national/brisbane-severe-storms-and-flash-flooding-cause-chaos/story-fncynjr2-1227128722688 (http://www.news.com.au/national/brisbane-severe-storms-and-flash-flooding-cause-chaos/story-fncynjr2-1227128722688)
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The city received 55mm of rain in less than an hour, well over half the monthly average. Some suburbs reportedly received as much as 100m, with the highest official recording 87mm at Archerfield in the city’s south.we live a few minutes away from Archerfield...absolutely bucketed down here for an hour this arvo. Beaudesert rd was a car park pretty much due to the flooding of it, down to one lane either way at best in each direction at Rocklea outside the old Toyota 4X4XMore location. Saw a couple of vehicles floating in the water on the service roads there, bobbing up and down as bow waves hit them when a vehicle went past. Below are some pics i took of Beaudesert Rd this arvo, i wanted to go elsewhere to take more pics, but the streets about the area were a traffic jam due to Beaudesert rd being flooded
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk237/qld-bundy-drinker/Storms/tn_IMG_0285_zps7c19b047.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/qld-bundy-drinker/media/Storms/tn_IMG_0285_zps7c19b047.jpg.html)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk237/qld-bundy-drinker/Storms/tn_IMG_0287_zps82b5260a.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/qld-bundy-drinker/media/Storms/tn_IMG_0287_zps82b5260a.jpg.html)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk237/qld-bundy-drinker/Storms/tn_IMG_0291_zpsb6ebf2c0.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/qld-bundy-drinker/media/Storms/tn_IMG_0291_zpsb6ebf2c0.jpg.html)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk237/qld-bundy-drinker/Storms/tn_IMG_0295_zpsdff94958.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/qld-bundy-drinker/media/Storms/tn_IMG_0295_zpsdff94958.jpg.html)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk237/qld-bundy-drinker/Storms/tn_IMG_0297_zps8c7be773.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/qld-bundy-drinker/media/Storms/tn_IMG_0297_zps8c7be773.jpg.html)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk237/qld-bundy-drinker/Storms/tn_IMG_0299_zps18092bd6.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/qld-bundy-drinker/media/Storms/tn_IMG_0299_zps18092bd6.jpg.html)
Post by: oldmate on November 19, 2014, 08:32:53 PM
Post by: scarpsD40 on November 19, 2014, 08:35:52 PM
Good pics mal, we missed most of it todaydrove into it heading into Bundy this afternoon. Local told me 35mm in 1/2hour. All clear now.
Post by: Rumpig on November 19, 2014, 08:40:11 PM
drove into it heading into Bundy this afternoon. Local told me 35mm in 1/2hour. All clear now.at one stage this afternoon Archerfield Airport recorded 52.2mm falling in 17 minutes (3:57pm to 4:14pm)! which works out at 184mm / hr :o :o
Post by: Redcherokee on December 04, 2014, 06:24:17 PM
Apparently an F0 Tornado hit the ground near Bundanoon.
Just lost power twice, but luckily has come back. Lots of red and black stuff headed our way...
Post by: Bird on December 09, 2014, 09:13:49 AM
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In a town regarded as one of the world's hottest, Marble Bar locals are still reminded to take care as the mercury hit 48 degrees Celsius on Monday.
The Bureau of Meteorology's Neil Bennett said the temperature of the Pilbara town has been hovering around the mid to low 40s since December 1.
"It's just really hot... it's a low intensity one but there's still a heatwave forecast for up there," he said.
He said although it may seem obvious, people need to be cautious.
"People may think well, a heatwave forecast in the Pilbara, what value is that because it is always hot.
"But there are things that happen to people during those heatwaves if they're not careful, if they don't take precautions."
Thomas Fox, owner of the Iron Clad Hotel in Marble Bar, said it's important to remember basic survival strategies when it gets hot.
"I don't find myself stranded in the desert without water because you will die," he said.
Mr Fox also offered advice for others living in cooler parts of the country who like to complain about the heat.
"Next time it's 40 degrees in Perth, turn your heater on instead of your air conditioner and you will know what it's like here," he said.
Marble Bar holds the world record for the most consecutive days over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, about 37.8 degrees Celsius, breaching the mark for 160 days.
Jessie Huang, a Taiwanese backpacker, travelled to Marble Bar to get a taste of the Australian outback.
"It's pretty warm," she said.
It looks like there's little reprieve for people in Marble Bar with temperatures expected to stay in the 40s for the rest of the week.
Mr Bennett said it could be a dangerous time.
"There is a lot of scientific evidence out there that described a heatwave as a silent killer," he said.
He said certain people in the community need more attention than others
http://www.theleader.com.au/story/2750927/heatwave-warnings-for-marble-bar-the-worlds-hottest-town/?cs=12 (http://www.theleader.com.au/story/2750927/heatwave-warnings-for-marble-bar-the-worlds-hottest-town/?cs=12)
Post by: scarpsD40 on December 23, 2014, 12:43:02 PM
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Post by: Bird on March 10, 2015, 10:54:50 AM
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/severe-wa-cyclone-looms-bom-warns-of-low-forming-in-the-indian-ocean-20150309-13zd4s.html (http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/severe-wa-cyclone-looms-bom-warns-of-low-forming-in-the-indian-ocean-20150309-13zd4s.html)
Post by: muzza01 on March 10, 2015, 01:09:00 PM
Post by: bentnose on March 12, 2015, 05:39:14 PM
Stay out of the water
Post by: muzza01 on March 16, 2015, 05:11:45 AM
Post by: scarpsD40 on April 20, 2015, 10:58:32 PM
Post by: speewa158 on April 21, 2015, 06:35:08 AM
Post by: crappsy on April 21, 2015, 08:14:54 AM
Post by: gclan on April 21, 2015, 09:59:13 AM
We haven't had hot water since Easter either and have been showering with the $24 Big W special in a bucket, so it's just like we're camping ;D :cup:
Post by: Bird on April 21, 2015, 10:22:28 AM
Kids couldn't get to school. No power or phone, but the good old generator is going flat out, and I've got my cuppa.where are you?? on the moon?
We haven't had hot water since Easter either and have been showering with the $24 Big W special in a bucket, so it's just like we're camping ;D :cup:
Post by: plusnq on April 21, 2015, 10:22:34 AM
Post by: Terry W4 on April 21, 2015, 10:55:23 AM
Post by: Bird on April 21, 2015, 11:44:43 AM
Manly Hydraulics Laboratory has a waverider buoy about 12 kilometres off the coast of Manly.
This chart shows the maximum wave (represented by the green line) goes way off chart at about 8pm on Monday. It hasn't come down yet. ?
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Post by: Bird on April 21, 2015, 11:52:26 AM
'Many people without power until Wednesday'
Ausgrid now says there are 180,000 homes and businesses without power across Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter.
More reports are expected to come in throughout the morning as the extent of the damage becomes known.
Ausgrid has warned that "many" customers may not have their power restored until Wednesday.
"Residents are asked to check on elderly neighbours, and customers who rely on power for medical equipment are strongly urged to check their battery supply and act on their back up plan," Ausgrid said in a statement.
Here's a break-down of where the power outages have occurred:
•Newcastle, the Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens: 70,000 customers
•Central Coast: 70,000 customers
•Sydney: 40,000 customers
Post by: Bird on April 21, 2015, 12:26:11 PM
Dungog has recorded its heaviest rainfall totals in over 100 years of records, with 312mm of rain falling in the 24 hours until 9am on Tuesday.
https://youtu.be/EQQ8D2bDvBA (https://youtu.be/EQQ8D2bDvBA)
Aside from raincoats, woollens are coming in handy in Sydney. Monday's maximum of 17.2 degrees in Sydney made it the coolest April day in seven years.
Tuesday may struggle to reach even that, with a top so far of just 15.5 degrees at 8.48am.
Meantime, Paterson received 242.6mm if rain in the s24 hours until 9am on Tuesday, its highest daily rainfall ib records going back to 1967, Agata Imielska, a senior climatologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, said.
?Williamtown recorded its wettest April and autumn day, with 155.6mm. The tally was the town's third-highest rainfall for any month in records going back to 1942, she said.
Second house has floats away in floods
Tianna Brien knew it was raining hard, but she wasn't quite ready for a house to float past her Toronto home during her morning coffee, reports the Newcastle Herald.
The house floated quickly along the Lake Macquarie shore in a torrent of flood water about 6.30am on Tuesday.
"I thought it was a boat or something," Ms Brien said.
"It just looks like half a house."
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Post by: Mobi on April 21, 2015, 04:58:43 PM
:cheers:
Peter
Post by: Rumpig on April 21, 2015, 05:04:42 PM
Post by: JohngQld447 on April 21, 2015, 06:35:55 PM
Has anyone heard how Riverwood Downs is fairing. I dare say the placid, quiet stream that goes through there isn't it's normal self.
John
Post by: woolgoolgaoffroad on April 21, 2015, 06:50:19 PM
Post by: gclan on April 21, 2015, 08:05:32 PM
where are you?? on the moon?May as well have been ;D
Post by: speewa158 on April 22, 2015, 07:32:16 AM
We like pics :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Stay Safe
Post by: Bird on April 22, 2015, 10:41:15 AM
I'd hate to have been on the cruise ship stuck off the heads for best part of 2 days!!
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-carnival-spirit-allowed-to-enter-sydney-harbour-20150422-1mqe54.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-carnival-spirit-allowed-to-enter-sydney-harbour-20150422-1mqe54.html)
It was forced to stay outside Sydney Heads overnight in rough conditions. Waves reached 15 metres at the peak of the storm, and passengers on board were feeling "very queasy".
Post by: jayjay on April 22, 2015, 11:43:00 AM
Yet flooding and devastation only 20 mins away!! Bizarre, eh??!
Post by: tk421 on April 22, 2015, 12:03:16 PM
We live in Sydney, and I just spent the morning dealing with my new water feature and bailing out the neighbour's front room...
Post by: Bird on April 22, 2015, 12:18:14 PM
(http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/q/6/v/b/image.gallery.galleryLandscape.940x628.1mpfhb.png/1429657987226.jpg)
Wow!
(http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/p/s/c/x/image.gallery.galleryLandscape.940x628.1mpfhb.png/1429588554962.jpg)
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Buff out?
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FAWK!
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Post by: HoMErMY12 on April 22, 2015, 12:29:29 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-storms-heavy-rain-and-winds-pound-nsw-for-third-day-20150422-1mqam6.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-storms-heavy-rain-and-winds-pound-nsw-for-third-day-20150422-1mqam6.html)
I'd hate to have been on the cruise ship stuck off the heads for best part of 2 days!!
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-carnival-spirit-allowed-to-enter-sydney-harbour-20150422-1mqe54.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-carnival-spirit-allowed-to-enter-sydney-harbour-20150422-1mqe54.html)
It was forced to stay outside Sydney Heads overnight in rough conditions. Waves reached 15 metres at the peak of the storm, and passengers on board were feeling "very queasy".
We flew over from Adelaide yesterday (luckily our flight wasn't cancelled) to board that boat for a holiday.
I feel for all the people on board, but from all reports I've heard the crew were excellent and very professional.
On a selfish note, I'm glad it's in, I'm looking forward to getting on board today :-)
Homer
Post by: tk421 on April 22, 2015, 12:31:06 PM
On a selfish note, I'm glad it's in, I'm looking forward to getting on board today :-)
Homer
Hope they've cleaned all the puke up from the seasick passengers before you get on: "Most people have just been vomiting for the last two days. I did a load of laundry last night and there were people coming through just washing vomit out of their clothes."
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-carnival-spirit-allowed-to-enter-sydney-harbour-20150422-1mqe54.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-carnival-spirit-allowed-to-enter-sydney-harbour-20150422-1mqe54.html)
Post by: robbo1172 on April 22, 2015, 01:40:40 PM
Tossers putting others at risk... Water this deep and flowing that fast ???
(http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/q/6/v/b/image.gallery.galleryLandscape.940x628.1mpfhb.png/1429657987226.jpg)
But they have the magical, mythical green P plate to keep them safe.
Plenty of photos on the Newcastle Herald website here
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3027583/cyclonic-lashing-shakes-us-to-the-core/?cs=305#slide=1 (http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3027583/cyclonic-lashing-shakes-us-to-the-core/?cs=305#slide=1)
We're at East Maitland but survived it all pretty well.
A brand new caravan, maybe 6 weeks old was flattened by a tree a few streets up, but these things are only possessions.
Three lives lost so far and more still missing...
If anyone in the area needs any help, warm showers, bedding etc please sing out, only too happy to help...
Robbo
Post by: Clouty on April 22, 2015, 04:11:20 PM
http://youtu.be/3h3_IZWhX0g (http://youtu.be/3h3_IZWhX0g)
Post by: Bird on April 22, 2015, 04:12:49 PM
Not bad from the boys in the CFAyea that was last time and they got boned by the FC when it came out :D
http://youtu.be/3h3_IZWhX0g (http://youtu.be/3h3_IZWhX0g)
but impressive none the less
Post by: Clouty on April 22, 2015, 04:14:31 PM
yea that was last time and they got boned by the FC when it came out :DCheers mate..
but impressive none the less
I just saw it on stalkbook..
Post by: gclan on April 22, 2015, 05:38:52 PM
Post by: scarpsD40 on April 22, 2015, 05:45:29 PM
Post by: gclan on April 22, 2015, 06:05:13 PM
There was no chance he was going to risk drowning another 4wd (not to mention himself), so these obstacles turned his 45 min trip into a 2.5 hour trip.
Post by: robbo1172 on April 23, 2015, 01:46:28 PM
Stay safe, Robbo.
Post by: Bird on April 23, 2015, 01:57:18 PM
Quote from: robbo1172
Just want to mention again if anyone needs a hot shower, dry bedding or a home cooked meal, even just somewhere to charge your phone, always welcome here (East Maitland).:cup: :cup: :cup: Top work bloke... :cup: :cup: :cup:
Stay safe, Robbo.
Post by: Ben.Archer on April 23, 2015, 02:51:26 PM
Three power poles just snapped like twigs bringing down around 100m of wires, Ausgrid say it likely won't be until Sunday / Monday till we will be reconnected; so we are just treating the house like a really big camper trailer.
We currently have our genny and solar charging the batteries and through the inverter then running our freezers and a few low current devices (chargers, laptops etc...). The Auspig purchased last weekend at the camping show is getting flogged for cooking as is the webber.
So far the novelty or having to make do isn't running too thin, but best of all my wife has finally stopped complaining about how much camping gear we have :-)
Post by: Bird on April 23, 2015, 03:03:41 PM
Quote from: Ben.Archer
So far the novelty or having to make do isn't running too thin, but best of all my wife has finally stopped complaining about how much camping gear we have :-)while the iron is hot, recommend many more things you *NEED* :D
Post by: Ben.Archer on April 24, 2015, 08:54:18 AM
while the iron is hot, recommend many more things you *NEED* :D
I think I may have pushed that one as far as I can - I "magically" bought out our the OzPig I purchased at the camping show whilst she was taking the kids to the loo and had been hiding in the back of the car..... ;D
Post by: Bird on April 24, 2015, 09:40:29 AM
I think I may have pushed that one as far as I can - I bought our the OzPig I bough at the camping show whilst she was taking the kids to the loo and had been hiding in the back of the car..... ;D(https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/al_bundy_chicago_bears.png)
Post by: scarpsD40 on April 30, 2015, 09:59:47 AM
Post by: noel_w on April 30, 2015, 10:12:41 AM
Radio report this morning said to expect 400+mm of rain around Brissie in the next couple of days. "Soggy" comes to mind.
Post by: scarpsD40 on April 30, 2015, 10:14:51 AM
Thanks Scarps, was gonna go to the Maleny Woodworking show on Saturday but have changed my mind on that one.come down to Tocumwal for our woodwork show. You'd be surprised what we can do with a few chainsaws;D
Radio report this morning said to expect 400+mm of rain around Brissie in the next couple of days. "Soggy" comes to mind.
Post by: noel_w on April 30, 2015, 10:21:00 AM
come down to Tocumwal for our woodwork show. You'd be surprised what we can do with a few chainsaws;DCan see the headlines now, "Tocumwal Chainsaw Massacre."
Post by: xcvator on April 30, 2015, 11:28:07 AM
Post by: scarpsD40 on April 30, 2015, 11:48:21 AM
Noel, don't believe everything that Scarps says, he's all bark with a chainsaw ;D ;Deasy for you to say;D you won't be there? Or will you?
Post by: xcvator on April 30, 2015, 12:19:22 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 30, 2015, 02:14:23 PM
Mid 30 knot winds and piddlin down rain.....
I'm nice and warm at home watching Charlie's Angels. Geez, the acting was pretty crook back in the 70's.
Post by: xcvator on April 30, 2015, 02:42:11 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 30, 2015, 02:43:15 PM
Post by: Rumpig on April 30, 2015, 03:17:29 PM
been watching the same show myself...no point going to work today to play in the mud. Might have to call a few mates and arrange a counter lunch tomorrow, can't imagine I'll be working then either with the forecast how it is
I'm nice and warm at home watching Charlie's Angels. Geez, the acting was pretty crook back in the 70's.
Post by: Bird on April 30, 2015, 03:31:11 PM
been watching the same show myself...no point going to work today to play in the mud. Might have to call a few mates and arrange a counter lunch tomorrow, can't imagine I'll be working then either with the forecast how it ismuch better in 80's.. I been watchin Kingswood Country ;D ;D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 30, 2015, 03:50:03 PM
Post by: jetcrew on April 30, 2015, 04:04:35 PM
We are quite happy though :cheers: :cheers:
Helps to have 7 Engels running to keep camp spurts high amongst the Crew :D
Jet ;D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 30, 2015, 04:09:50 PM
Rusty and I are getting smashed on the top end of Curtis island .. I think at least 100mm has fallen today ..
We are quite happy though :cheers: :cheers:
Helps to have 7 Engels running to keep camp spurts high amongst the Crew :D
Jet ;D
Just where are your "camp spurts" going...on second thoughts, i don't wanna know.
Post by: Rumpig on April 30, 2015, 04:22:12 PM
Just where are your "camp spurts" going...on second thoughts, i don't wanna know.i recall i had a dose of the camp spurts at the last National Meet Up :-[ :-[
Post by: Isuzumu on April 30, 2015, 04:51:52 PM
Be fun to be on Fraser at the moment.
Mid 30 knot winds and piddlin down rain.....
I'm nice and warm at home watching Charlie's Angels. Geez, the acting was pretty crook back in the 70's.
Even raining in Barcy Kev, they have had a bit further west as well and more to come.
Post by: Rumpig on May 01, 2015, 03:32:19 PM
Brisbane is in there somewhere....
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Post by: Green rv on May 01, 2015, 03:51:46 PM
note the waterfall over the retaining wall
and the laundry trolley wheels under water
update and the house is about to flood :-[
:cheers:
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Post by: Nomad on May 01, 2015, 07:13:03 PM
pic of my back yard today 1/5/15 2:30pm
note the waterfall over the retaining wall
and the laundry trolley wheels under water
update and the house is about to flood :-[
:cheers:
Sh!t..............do you need a hand to tow the laundry trolley out?
:cheers:
Sorry thats a bit crass I didnt read the last line about your house......hope everythings ok
Post by: Rumpig on May 01, 2015, 07:31:51 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 02, 2015, 06:37:14 AM
Way better than a lot of others.
Post by: Symon on May 02, 2015, 06:57:12 AM
Post by: Green rv on May 02, 2015, 07:58:24 AM
Sorry thats a bit crass I didnt read the last line about your house......hope everythings ok
no the trolleys a write off couldnt be saved she will be recovered sometime today
thanks the house was fine ended up with water about 10" up the walls but none inside
as soon as i got home i relieved a few spots and the tide went down pretty quickly
at the worst of it the water was coming over the retaining wall at a rate 3-4 times greater than what was in the pic
:cheers:
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Post by: gclan on May 02, 2015, 09:15:26 AM
Take care and stay safe up there Swaggers. Hope you're all warm and dry with only your whistles wet :cup:
Post by: scarpsD40 on May 02, 2015, 09:26:09 AM
Take care and stay safe up there Swaggers.x2
Post by: Nomad on May 02, 2015, 10:17:08 AM
Post by: Rumpig on May 02, 2015, 12:41:27 PM
Beautiful Sunny day here today.X2 on above...we woke to the sun out and not a cloud in the sky this morning. The only sign of the event at my place, is the water laying in puddles in the backyard that won't drain away due to ground being too saturated. I recorded 206.9mm of rain in my newly installed weather station, and most of that fell on Friday with the rain having stopped by 8.00 p.m lastnight.
Post by: edz on May 02, 2015, 04:27:51 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 03, 2015, 05:40:37 AM
You're not the new gorilla at Australia Zoo are ya?
Post by: edz on May 03, 2015, 07:25:19 AM
Lets just say the bloody sharks there are over fed, wernt interested at all in them, so it was back into the car and haul them home again ..
Looks like Ive got another year of marrige to face with the rats on top of the 23 years I just ticked off, Wouldve only got 5 > 8 years for bloody murder and been out by now... guess its Happy 23rd Anniversery ..
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 03, 2015, 08:07:56 AM
Are you back at work yet?
Post by: edz on May 03, 2015, 08:51:38 AM
All going good I might actualy get to Fraser mid june [ might be a solo trip ] .. will have to see .
Post by: discoteddy on May 24, 2015, 08:36:27 AM
:cheers:
Disco teddy.
Post by: scarpsD40 on May 24, 2015, 08:39:42 AM
Can tell winter is just around the corner, minus six here in the Nations Capitol this morning, heavy frost and ice still in the yard :cup:Great memories of inland Australia on top of the GDR. Love those cold crisp mornings with the land covered in white frost. Any pics from this morning?
:cheers:
Disco teddy.
Post by: Bird on July 17, 2015, 12:59:05 PM
Welcome to Queensland , we currently have some technical issues, Weather shall be fixed in 6 months.
Post by: GeoffA on July 17, 2015, 05:34:53 PM
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Welcome to Queensland , we currently have some technical issues, Weather shall be fixed in 6 months.
...wouldn't have happened on Joh's day...
Post by: Bird on August 03, 2015, 11:02:28 AM
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While it might be snowing in Hobart and Melbourne might be expecting a top of just 11 degrees on Monday, Iraq was forced to declare a four-day holiday from last Thursday to help residents cope with extreme conditions as a heat dome set in over the region.
The Iranian port city of Bandar-e Mahshahr recorded an apparent temperature of as much as 74 degrees on Friday. That remarkable reading came from a heat index that is calculated according to a formula that combines the air temperature - 46 degrees at its peak - with the top humidity or dew-point temperature reached of 32 degrees.
The only higher record, though, was 81 degrees, observed in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on July 8, 2003, they said.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/incredible-heat-dome-in-middle-east-lifts-feelslike-temperatures-to-74-degrees-20150802-gipzo3.html#ixzz3hi3PRA4T (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/incredible-heat-dome-in-middle-east-lifts-feelslike-temperatures-to-74-degrees-20150802-gipzo3.html#ixzz3hi3PRA4T)
Post by: speewa158 on August 04, 2015, 10:24:01 PM
Post by: Bird on August 25, 2015, 10:50:47 AM
http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/environment/weather/nsw-storm-photos-state-lashed-by-rain-hail-and-a-tornado-20150824-gj6tmp.html?aggregate=&selectedImage=3 (http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/environment/weather/nsw-storm-photos-state-lashed-by-rain-hail-and-a-tornado-20150824-gj6tmp.html?aggregate=&selectedImage=3)
Mel Sharkey captured this image of a tornado hitting Dubbo on Monday afternoon. Photo: Mel Sharkey
Post by: scarpsD40 on September 17, 2015, 01:22:49 PM
Post by: Bird on September 17, 2015, 02:45:20 PM
http://www.theage.com.au/world/chile-earthquake-tsunami-warning-as-83-magnitude-quake-hits-south-america-20150917-gjolfx.html (http://www.theage.com.au/world/chile-earthquake-tsunami-warning-as-83-magnitude-quake-hits-south-america-20150917-gjolfx.html)
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has been recorded off the southern coast of Victoria, near Warrnambool.
The quake was recorded in the Southern Ocean at 12.44pm on Thursday, according to Geoscience Australia.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/earthquake-strikes-off-southern-victoria-near-warrnambool-20150917-gjot8n.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/earthquake-strikes-off-southern-victoria-near-warrnambool-20150917-gjot8n.html)
Post by: scarpsD40 on September 17, 2015, 03:00:01 PM
Post by: Redcherokee on September 17, 2015, 03:16:32 PM
Post by: scarpsD40 on September 17, 2015, 03:39:17 PM
^^ That one would have been Jeepers out in his boat. Probably dumped a body over the side.lol...... Haven't heard from tj for a while
Post by: robbo1172 on September 17, 2015, 06:23:41 PM
Wow, just checked on my Dad at Terrigal, he was lucky to miss the storm. Lot's of hail and flooding on the Central Coast NSW. Hope any swagg'rs up that way ok?
Our joint today
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Robbo...
rockfactor.com.au
Post by: Rumpig on September 17, 2015, 06:34:54 PM
Post by: robbo1172 on September 17, 2015, 06:39:34 PM
Robbo...
rockfactor.com.au
Post by: Rumpig on September 17, 2015, 07:01:53 PM
No real damage fortunately but I cracked up laughing when I saw the state of the birds of paradise. They've been shredded. :)good to read no real damage, the stuff we copped last year was scarily nasty, and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Saw around Grafton & Nambucca Heads apparently copped some big in size hail today.
Robbo...
rockfactor.com.au
Post by: scarpsD40 on September 29, 2015, 03:38:05 PM
Post by: Hotdognz on September 29, 2015, 07:51:52 PM
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Post by: Rumpig on September 29, 2015, 08:22:58 PM
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Post by: Bad Scott on September 30, 2015, 08:11:24 AM
This weather will be just what JC has been looking forward to with the National Meet around the corner . The Sink hole , storms what could possibly go wrong next .. l know a Beer Strike that should top it off >:D >:D yOU ALL HAVE fun UP THERE :cup: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:There's a beer shortage going ATM.
Post by: Bird on November 04, 2015, 07:57:32 AM
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Post by: Bird on November 05, 2015, 08:16:24 AM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2015/11/03/bureau-meteorology-calendar_n_8468718.html?utm_hp_ref=australia (http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2015/11/03/bureau-meteorology-calendar_n_8468718.html?utm_hp_ref=australia)
Post by: Bird on November 06, 2015, 02:56:57 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-thunderstorms-sweep-over-southern-and-northern-regions-20151106-gksikc.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-thunderstorms-sweep-over-southern-and-northern-regions-20151106-gksikc.html)
(http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/s/l/3/1/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gksikc.png/1446783058635.jpg)
Crowds gather to watch the massive shelf cloud approach the coast near Bondi Beach. Photo: Nick Moir
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how the **** is the bloke in the tinny at the bottom!!!!
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Post by: Foo on November 29, 2015, 05:25:40 PM
Foo
Post by: scarpsD40 on November 29, 2015, 05:25:54 PM
Not in inner north yet , but very black outside. Thanks for asking.that's ok, in a mischievous manner, I like to think your summer storms are like Melbourne's winter ones, only warmer, a lot warmer;D
Post by: KingBilly on November 29, 2015, 05:26:55 PM
You guys in SEQ getting a bit wet?
Lots of rain and hail. No damage thankfully. Good luck down on the lowlands.
KB
Post by: BaseCamp on November 29, 2015, 05:35:10 PM
He's now beside me under cover OMG
I'm exercising MAXIUM self control right now....
No hail thankfully (yet?)....
Shake&Bake BB
Post by: Bird on November 29, 2015, 05:37:26 PM
Quote from: BaseCamp
...when some #@$& DIPSTICK sees me and jumps in ... taking the only cover available ..99/100 people would have done the same.
Post by: Rumpig on November 29, 2015, 06:21:03 PM
You guys in SEQ getting a bit wet?hailed at our place, though thankfully we still have all our windows left this time around. My weather station did take a direct hail hit though, and part of it is broken off (the part that measures wind speed). Below is a pic i took on my phone just before the storm hit here
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk237/qld-bundy-drinker/Storms/tn_photo_zpsfuxnfdpj.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/qld-bundy-drinker/media/Storms/tn_photo_zpsfuxnfdpj.jpg.html)
Post by: Rumpig on November 29, 2015, 06:24:15 PM
Lots of rain and hail. No damage thankfully. Good luck down on the lowlands.read on a weather forum of a few houses with busted windows in Warwick KB, good to hear you got away without that sort of damage happening to you.
KB
Post by: KingBilly on November 29, 2015, 06:26:52 PM
KB
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 29, 2015, 06:27:06 PM
No rain in the last two nights.
Post by: scarpsD40 on November 29, 2015, 06:28:48 PM
Lots of rain and hail. No damage thankfully. Good luck down on the lowlands.apparently the storm is very dangerous. Must be technical meteorological speak....
KB
Post by: Rumpig on November 29, 2015, 06:29:47 PM
Apparantly some roofs off as well. It blew pretty hard.was just reading of 120kph wind gusts happened at Dinmore apparently, so yeah must of blown pretty decently in a few areas.
KB
Post by: Bird on November 29, 2015, 06:33:40 PM
Quote from: Rumpig
blown pretty decently in a few areas.I hear a mates sister moved up there, so yea, I'd say lots of hard blowing would be going on
Post by: Rumpig on November 29, 2015, 06:39:22 PM
I hear a mates sister moved up there, so yea, I'd say lots of hard blowing would be going onbetter watch it mate putting posts like that up, you're likely to get inundated with P.M's asking for her contact details...lol
Post by: Bird on November 29, 2015, 06:44:53 PM
better watch it mate putting posts like that up, you're likely to get inundated with P.M's asking for her contact details...lolnot once I posted a picture I wouldn't...
1 careful owner..
1200 that didn't give a Shit.
Post by: Foo on November 29, 2015, 06:45:26 PM
You need FB but have a gander at the sky!! :o
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153152362172407&set=o.139175562844906&type=3&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153152362172407&set=o.139175562844906&type=3&theater)
Foo
Post by: Rumpig on November 29, 2015, 07:08:11 PM
i read elsewhere today higgins had a hissy fit and took his FB page down for today....
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Absolutely sick to death of whinging people, and HSC being attacked and criticised.
So go without for a day during a very big storm day in SEQLD.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 30, 2015, 04:22:02 AM
I seem to recall, back in the 70's or thereabouts, at Carina in Brisbane, we use to see a bit of the green from time to time.
I know at least once, the ol fibro roof copped a heap of hail stones through it.
Post by: GUEY on November 30, 2015, 05:13:06 AM
hailed at our place, though thankfully we still have all our windows left this time around. My weather station did take a direct hail hit though, and part of it is broken off (the part that measures wind speed). Below is a pic i took on my phone just before the storm hit here
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk237/qld-bundy-drinker/Storms/tn_photo_zpsfuxnfdpj.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/qld-bundy-drinker/media/Storms/tn_photo_zpsfuxnfdpj.jpg.html)
Nice pic. Archerfield airport?
We are at Runcorn and looking to the west I thought we were going to get hammered.
Post by: Rumpig on November 30, 2015, 05:48:52 AM
Nice pic. Archerfield airport?yeah mate that's at Archerfield Airport
We are at Runcorn and looking to the west I thought we were going to get hammered.
Post by: Foo on November 30, 2015, 05:52:08 AM
i read elsewhere today higgins had a hissy fit and took his FB page down for today....
I didn't know that. You get whingers everywhere so I don't know why he would take any notice of cretins.
Foo
From 65t of anger and getting friggin angrier!
Post by: Rumpig on November 30, 2015, 12:07:21 PM
I didn't know that. You get whingers everywhere so I don't know why he would take any notice of cretins.i have no idea if he actually did it or not in the end as I'm not on FB myself, just read his rant earlier in the day threatening that it was what he was going to do.
Foo
From 65t of anger and getting friggin angrier!
Post by: Bird on December 16, 2015, 10:31:54 AM
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The warning said tornadoes, destructive winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.
The radar suggests a possible tornado near Kurnell, and moving to the north. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed a wind gust greater than 200km/h at Kurnell at 10.30am.
Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Sutherland, Sydney Airport and the waters off Bondi by 10.40am, and Sydney city, Olympic Park and the Harbour Bridge by 11.10am.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/severe-thunderstorms-forecast-to-hit-sydney-20151215-glohb3.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/severe-thunderstorms-forecast-to-hit-sydney-20151215-glohb3.html)
Post by: Bird on December 16, 2015, 10:51:42 AM
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Post by: Bird on December 16, 2015, 11:31:10 AM
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Post by: Bird on December 16, 2015, 12:23:13 PM
Now another cell in the Blue Mountains
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Post by: Snapman007 on December 16, 2015, 01:22:31 PM
that would **** up your car...
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The one on the left is designed by OH&S and the one on the right by Conan the barbarian.
Btw, nice bracelet luv. ;D
Post by: Bird on December 16, 2015, 02:46:04 PM
https://youtu.be/oopgLD8HLKs (https://youtu.be/oopgLD8HLKs)
just up the road from my old place outside the jays joint... up from post orifice
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"THE NSW Riot Squad was called to tornado-devastated Kurnell as distressed residents demanded access to their homes and Fire and SES crews searched house to house in the disaster-declared suburb."
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Post by: scarpsD40 on January 06, 2016, 05:45:17 AM
LATEST ON FLOOD AFFECTED ROADS IN THE HUNTER: Motorists travelling in the Hunter and Newcastle region are advised to exercise extreme caution with inclement weather causing flooding on numerous roads in the region.
As at 5:20am the following roads are closed :
• The Pacific Highway is closed between Lake Street and Oakdale Road in Gateshead. Northbound motorists are diverting via the Newcastle Inner City Bypass while Southbound traffic is diverting via Warners Bay Road and then the Newcastle Inner City Bypass
• Oakdale Road is closed in Gateshead between the Pacific Highway and Bulls Garden Road, Bulls Garden Road is also closed in this area.
• Kalaroo Road is closed near Seasands Drive in Redhead
• Raymond Terrace Road in Thornton is closed in both directions between Government Road and Mcfarlanes Road with motorists diverting via Government Road and Mcfarlanes Road.
• Sandgate Road is closed at Astra Street in Sandgate in both directions.
• Wallsend Road is closed at Rural Drive in Sandgate in both directions.
• Industrial Drive is closed westbound at Gross Street in Tighes Hill.
• Anderson Drive is closed between Glenwood Drive and Byron Street in Beresfield.
• Melbourne Street is closed in both directions at Day Street in East Maitland.
• Mitchell Avenue is closed between Railway Parade and Government Road in Kurri Kurri.
• Allandale Road is closed near Lovedale Road in Allandale .
• Bucketts Way is closed in both directions at Twelve Mile Creek
As well motorists should use extreme caution on the following roads which are also affected by flooding but remain open:
• The Golden Highway at the New England Highway in Whittingham.
• New England Highway at Quarter Sessions Road in Tarro
• Industrial Drive near Tourle Street in Mayfield West
• Maitland Road between Hexham Bridgde and Old Maitland Road.
• Pacific Highway near Six Mile Road in Ferodale.
• Allandale Rod in Nulkaba
• Allandale Road in Rothbury between Macdonalds Road and Old North Road
• Tomago Road near the Pacific Highway in Tomago
• Turton Road in Broadmeadow
• The Pacific Highway near Bulahdelah
Additionally, buses are replacing trains between Hamilton and Scone/Dungog in both directions due to flooding at Sandgate on the Hunter Line.
And buses are also replacing trains between Hamilton and Fassifern on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line in both directions due to flooding at Cockle Creek.
Passengers are advised to delay their journey where possible or allow plenty of additional travel time as flooding of roads will also affect replacement buses.
Post by: Bird on February 05, 2016, 11:03:00 AM
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Parts of central Queensland could be in for major flooding, with the weather bureau tipping some parts could receive their entire February rainfall in just 24 hours on Friday.
68-year-old man also drowned when his car washed away in flood waters at Saint Kilda, about 70 kilometres west of Bundaberg, in the early hours of Sunday.
Heavy rainfall returned on Thursday and another motorist was rescued from the roof of his car at Apple Tree Creek about 7.30pm, the same crossing where five people and a horse were rescued when a car towing a horse float became stranded in the early hours of Sunday.
Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Richard Wardle said Rockhampton had received 99.4 millimetres of rain since 9am Thursday.
The average monthly rainfall for February in the Capricornia Coast city is 146 millimetres, he said.
Rockhampton has had 99.4mm since 9am yesterday.
"We expect the rain to continue today and over the weekend, at the moment the highest we have recorded was at Ampt Hill in the Capricornia forecast district, which received 143 millimetres in 24 hours," he said.
Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-weather-flood-warnings-as-bom-tips-heavy-rainfall-20160204-gmmbuk.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-weather-flood-warnings-as-bom-tips-heavy-rainfall-20160204-gmmbuk.html)
Post by: Jakster1 on February 06, 2016, 04:46:26 AM
Post by: tracker on February 06, 2016, 05:37:23 AM
280mm at home just south of Mackay since 4pm yesterday arvo and still belting down.
X2......Was going crabbing this morning....NOT now !!!!.....There's a bit of huff and puff also
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: Bird on February 06, 2016, 08:43:32 AM
280mm at home just south of Mackay since 4pm yesterday arvo and still belting down.fark!!!!
Post by: scrapsD40 on February 06, 2016, 08:46:24 AM
with weather like that, you should think about moving to Victoria
X2......Was going crabbing this morning....NOT now !!!!.....There's a bit of huff and puff also
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: tracker on February 06, 2016, 03:22:36 PM
with weather like that, you should think about moving to Victoria
Gezzzzzzzz Mate......I'll be down there for three day's next weekend.....Thats more than i bargained for...We live in god's country here ...lol. I'll shout you a beer then...Nooooo...VB....Yuckkkkkk
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: speewa158 on February 06, 2016, 03:34:00 PM
Post by: tracker on February 06, 2016, 03:40:37 PM
lf you don't want it l will have a crack at it :cheers:
What are the alternatives .......????
Post by: scrapsD40 on February 06, 2016, 05:35:12 PM
you can any and every beer here in Vic. International and national. You'll be fine.
What are the alternatives .......????
I don't mind a Tooheys Old
Post by: D4D on March 10, 2016, 05:43:59 AM
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/tourists-stranded-by-outback-downpour-enjoy-flooded-william-creek/news-story/28c3a62408dd2f358f01bd3a8ac2d8dc (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/tourists-stranded-by-outback-downpour-enjoy-flooded-william-creek/news-story/28c3a62408dd2f358f01bd3a8ac2d8dc)
Post by: Bird on March 17, 2016, 07:29:21 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR021.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR021.loop.shtml#skip)
Post by: Black Diamond on March 17, 2016, 07:56:27 PM
Could be an interesting day tomorrow.. nothing on 64 or 128... gets interesting at 256...Gunna turn to Shit alright, 20 the overnight high and turning to a Shite 15 Tomoz WTF ???
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR021.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR021.loop.shtml#skip)
Post by: Bird on March 17, 2016, 08:05:09 PM
Gunna turn to Shit alright, 20 the overnight high and turning to a Shite 15 Tomoz WTF ???your prepared for work to flood then
Post by: Black Diamond on March 17, 2016, 08:06:43 PM
your prepared for work to flood thenGot my floaties ready :D
Post by: raider on March 18, 2016, 07:43:41 AM
Could be an interesting day tomorrow.. nothing on 64 or 128... gets interesting at 256...
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR021.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR021.loop.shtml#skip)
Yep you're right Bird. Got some heavy rain in Wodonga overnight and it absolutely persisting down at the moment. Bottom of the downpipes are squirting water out. :-*
Post by: Bird on March 18, 2016, 11:45:58 AM
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Post by: Bird on May 20, 2016, 12:08:19 PM
Perth weather: severe storm warning to deliver 125km/h winds
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 20, 2016, 04:31:09 PM
14 to 24 during the week with clear skies, sunny days.
Post by: UIZ733 on May 20, 2016, 04:46:47 PM
Looks like winter is about to hit us next week.I was just thinking the same. Then I thought of Sol and company in FNQ. Our temperatures would be UGG Boot weather for them. ;D
14 to 24 during the week with clear skies, sunny days.
Post by: muzza01 on May 20, 2016, 06:23:31 PM
Post by: woolgoolgaoffroad on May 20, 2016, 08:31:43 PM
Post by: Terry W4 on June 04, 2016, 06:42:57 PM
Post by: speewa158 on June 05, 2016, 08:01:03 AM
Got my floaties ready :DBD can you patch a few tubes as some will need them
Post by: Rumpig on June 05, 2016, 08:19:28 AM
People posting about Gold Coast and Northern NSW weather should be posting here - not on the Vic site. We have 21 mm of rain so far today bit expecting it to get wilder tomorrow.We like to make our Southern friends feel special by posting in their thread...that and their thread is easier to find due to all the crap weather they regularly get down there, we'd have to look back through many pages looking for a Qld specific thread if there was one, as all we usually get is sunshine here :cheers:
Post by: scrapsD40 on June 05, 2016, 09:30:16 AM
We like to make our Southern friends feel special by posting in their thread...that and their thread is easier to find due to all the crap weather they regularly get down there, we'd have to look back through many pages looking for a Qld specific thread if there was one, as all we usually get is sunshine here :cheers:Lol, you're right
but I've started a new one just in case.Is it sunny in Qld today, or not?
Is it sunny in Qld today, or not?
Setting this thread up for the Mexicans up north on holidays (oh and the locals) to share the weather events.
I hear it was a bit wet and windy yesterday?
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Post by: Terry W4 on June 05, 2016, 10:42:50 AM
PS: Just checked the rain gauge at 4pm - we have had 61 mms today already.
Post by: Bird on June 05, 2016, 11:14:50 AM
Post by: grc on June 05, 2016, 06:55:11 PM
Raining all day and night
Cheers GRC :cheers:
Post by: EagleBoy on June 06, 2016, 01:53:19 PM
Post by: scrapsD40 on June 18, 2016, 04:47:04 AM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-17/wild-weather-red-centre-turns-white-as-hail-is-falls-on-alice/7521932
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Post by: Terry W4 on June 18, 2016, 11:35:39 AM
Post by: Bird on June 18, 2016, 07:00:51 PM
Post by: speewa158 on June 18, 2016, 07:53:54 PM
Have a Go You Mug l say , lm North Bound & Down . Watch out for my mud splatter .
lf its going to be its up to ME ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: scrapsD40 on June 18, 2016, 08:00:23 PM
Looking to head North to the Cape in 5 days time . Watching the weather in central NSW & QLD , watching the Flood Threats coming on .
Have a Go You Mug l say , lm North Bound & Down . Watch out for my mud splatter .
lf its going to be its up to ME ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Post by: speewa158 on June 19, 2016, 07:01:27 AM
Post by: GeoffA on June 19, 2016, 07:07:51 AM
For those heading North , Hughenden had 48.8MM Charters Towers 75MM of rain might chuck in a bit more winch cable & floaties ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I think you're gunna need a bigger boat......
Post by: speewa158 on June 19, 2016, 07:20:17 AM
well it might work .............
Post by: Fizzie on June 19, 2016, 07:58:48 AM
Post by: tracker on June 19, 2016, 08:02:24 AM
Post by: GeoffA on June 19, 2016, 08:07:26 AM
Just starting to bucket down now here in Mackay....!!
So, winter is today then??.....again...
Post by: tracker on June 19, 2016, 08:14:50 AM
So, winter is today then??.....again...
Ummmmmmm..!! What is Winter ??.... :angel: :angel:. ;D ;D
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: GeoffA on June 19, 2016, 08:23:44 AM
:cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on June 19, 2016, 08:51:28 AM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 19, 2016, 09:06:11 AM
Ummmmmmm..!! What is Winter ??.... :angel: :angel:. ;D ;D
Cheers Tracker.
He was a drag racer. Les Winter, he drove a very nice 55 chev
Post by: scrapsD40 on June 19, 2016, 03:56:50 PM
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Post by: scrapsD40 on July 12, 2016, 10:45:15 PM
Post by: Bird on July 12, 2016, 10:55:59 PM
Interesting to see it start to suck in the system down in the GABcheck it out here
www.windyty.com (http://www.windyty.com)
Sure I just saw a car flying over the house....
speaking of flying, I'd hate to be coming into Melbourne tonight.. would be like being on a seagull
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on July 12, 2016, 11:05:43 PM
check it out here
www.windyty.com (http://www.windyty.com)
Sure I just saw a car flying over the house....
speaking of flying, I'd hate to be coming into Melbourne tonight.. would be like being on a seagull
Garrick will tell you all about that one, seagulls aren't user friendly.
Post by: Black Diamond on July 12, 2016, 11:13:53 PM
Time to go outside and inspect.
Post by: Bird on July 12, 2016, 11:17:48 PM
Fair dinkum we just had a mini tornado go through, similar to the one we copped at Ulupna Is ???yea I thought it was insane, then stopped dead, I mean really calm.. then minute later all hell broke loose...
Time to go outside and inspect.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on July 13, 2016, 08:17:14 AM
speaking of flying, I'd hate to be coming into Melbourne tonight.. would be like being on a seagull
It was just as much fun on Sunday night coming in. When the whole plane applauds when the wheels touch and stay on the ground you know you have a good pilot. I am sure a few people lost there dinner on the flight the other night
GG
Post by: speewa158 on July 19, 2016, 08:00:47 PM
Rained all Saturday & Sunday & the temp wasn't above 12C , l can do better in Vic . Drove through flooded roads up to 600MM deep & flowing fast .
Crossed into NSW at or about Nebel & the sun came out 21C , almost good weather .
What an underwhelming end to a great trip .
& l now have a cold too boot .
Post by: UIZ733 on July 19, 2016, 10:46:29 PM
Last Friday at Mossman in FNQ at 4PM it started to rain as l set camp . Rained all night , packed up very wet . DONT BELIVE THE QLD BS ABOUT PERFECT 1 DAY CARP....Bloody Mexicans, are they ever happy?
Rained all Saturday & Sunday & the temp wasn't above 12C , l can do better in Vic . Drove through flooded roads up to 600MM deep & flowing fast .
Crossed into NSW at or about Nebel & the sun came out 21C , almost good weather .
What an underwhelming end to a great trip .
& l now have a cold too boot .
We just tried to make you feel at home. ;D
Post by: speewa158 on July 20, 2016, 07:14:50 AM
Bloody Mexicans, are they ever happy?NSW did a better job , 21C cloudless skies,, & sunshine ......................
We just tried to make you feel at home. ;D
Post by: Rumpig on July 20, 2016, 11:26:47 AM
Post by: scrapsD40 on July 26, 2016, 10:16:43 AM
Post by: Bird on September 01, 2016, 02:11:41 PM
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Post by: speewa158 on September 01, 2016, 06:27:59 PM
Just when are the races supposed to be cancelled ??? :'(
Post by: tk421 on September 01, 2016, 06:43:47 PM
bit wet in birdsville at moment
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The pub 2 hours ago (from Facebook )
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 02, 2016, 05:43:58 PM
The underground tank is dead dry and 50mm will fill it.
Uncle Jeepers then, won't have to pay for Minden Water to come and fill it next week for the new tenants. ;D
Its a wicked set up, 50mm filles a 30,000 litre tank due to the catchment of roof area.......
C'mon Mother Nature or God, 50mm and i'll be a good boy.
Post by: Rumpig on September 02, 2016, 06:26:52 PM
I'm hoping we get around 40 to 50mm overnight out in the lockyer valley.dunno if you'll get 50mm, but check out the 512km radar and you'll see the wet stuff is on it's way atleast.
The underground tank is dead dry and 50mm will fill it.
Uncle Jeepers then, won't have to pay for Minden Water to come and fill it next week for the new tenants. ;D
Its a wicked set up, 50mm filles a 30,000 litre tank due to the catchment of roof area.......
C'mon Mother Nature or God, 50mm and i'll be a good boy.
Post by: scrapsD40 on September 03, 2016, 10:27:14 PM
Post by: Bird on September 20, 2016, 11:03:19 AM
Should be nice and wet in Melb tomorrow
and ****in soaking in Murray Sunset this weekend :(
Post by: speewa158 on September 20, 2016, 05:44:16 PM
Post by: Bird on September 28, 2016, 12:10:02 PM
Adelaide getting poleaxed
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR643.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR643.loop.shtml)
Post by: Bullant4x4 on September 28, 2016, 03:30:54 PM
We shell continue determined but moist :cup: :cheers:
Love MOIST :D
Post by: scrapsD40 on September 28, 2016, 05:35:05 PM
https://www.facebook.com/julie.minge/posts/10211288202823461
Post by: Bird on September 29, 2016, 09:08:28 AM
Quote from: scrapsD40
SA currently without power. Stay safe guys.
https://www.facebook.com/julie.minge/posts/10211288202823461 (https://www.facebook.com/julie.minge/posts/10211288202823461)
It was a great move to demolish their power station earlier this year - to keep the greens happy and go with the wind farms eh.... :cup:
Looks impressive though
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Post by: GeoffA on September 29, 2016, 10:07:02 AM
It was a great move to demolish their power station earlier this year - to keep the greens happy and go with the wind farms eh.... :cup:
.....and they're pushing to close Hazelwood here. We'll end up in the same boat... ::) ::)
Post by: Bird on September 29, 2016, 10:08:03 AM
Quote from: GeoffA
.....and they're pushing to close Hazelwood here. We'll end up in the same boat... ::) ::)I'd say leave it idling.
But we MUST.. *MUST* get the Desal working...
Post by: Bird on September 29, 2016, 12:57:19 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR524.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR524.loop.shtml#skip)
Post by: austastar on September 29, 2016, 03:09:29 PM
Tassie is getting bolloxed now
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR524.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR524.loop.shtml#skip)
Hi,
All quiet but a bit grey in Hobart just now. Looks a bit rough up at Smithton though.
Cheers
Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk
Post by: Bird on September 29, 2016, 04:13:56 PM
Hi,yea looks like its turning before it gets there... hate to be on Cradle Mtn now....
All quiet but a bit grey in Hobart just now. Looks a bit rough up at Smithton though.
Cheers
Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk
Post by: speewa158 on September 30, 2016, 06:59:33 AM
I'd say leave it idling.We can use Desal water to wash up after the floods have gone :-[ :cheers:
But we MUST.. *MUST* get the Desal working...
Post by: Bird on October 06, 2016, 10:41:41 AM
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Sydney set for a warm weekend before mercury soars to 33 on Monday
If you have been itching for the hot weather to really set in, the time has come.
Following potential tops of 30 degrees on Friday, and a weekend of high 20s, Monday is set to bring a high of 33 degrees across most of the Sydney basin.
Post by: DaveR on November 02, 2016, 06:41:28 PM
I can predict this with 100% certainty.
How???
My Mango Tree has no Mango's on it. When there are no Mango's on the teee, we get Cyclones.
Post by: Fizzie on November 03, 2016, 08:21:17 AM
We cut our's back pretty heavily early this year so put it down to that - flowered but looking out at it now we've probably only got 1/2 dozen thumb-nail size fruit visible.
1 thing though is that it might mean the the !@#$%^& flying foxes go somewhere else rather than crapping all over our yard & pool >:( >:D
Post by: DaveR on November 03, 2016, 06:04:50 PM
Since this tree has been giving fruit, the cyclone prediction has been 100%.
Post by: Nomad on November 03, 2016, 06:56:25 PM
Sadly, I can now predict that there will be more than 1 cyclone crossing the QLD coast this year.
I can predict this with 100% certainty.
How???
My Mango Tree has no Mango's on it. When there are no Mango's on the teee, we get Cyclones.
Wooo whoooo bring them on!
:cup: :cup:
Post by: Steffo1 on November 03, 2016, 07:46:36 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/cyclones/australia/ (http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/cyclones/australia/)
Post by: DaveR on November 03, 2016, 07:48:27 PM
I want my Mango's.
Post by: Redcherokee on November 03, 2016, 09:42:20 PM
Not happy......
I want my Mango's.
Buy the ones from Katherine. They grow vast fields of them out there.
Post by: scrapsD40 on December 28, 2016, 02:10:31 PM
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Post by: scrapsD40 on December 28, 2016, 08:30:28 PM
Post by: Bird on December 29, 2016, 10:12:55 AM
http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/south-australias-summer-storm-continues-damaging-crops-flooding-towns-cutting-power-to-homes/news-story/9f3abc98c3544d75d0826ec91aa2807f (http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/south-australias-summer-storm-continues-damaging-crops-flooding-towns-cutting-power-to-homes/news-story/9f3abc98c3544d75d0826ec91aa2807f)
Post by: Bird on January 05, 2017, 08:37:53 AM
Post by: Bird on January 10, 2017, 10:30:42 AM
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Sydney weather: Air pollution alert as temperatures to hit 47 degrees across NSW this week
NSW Health has issued an air pollution alert as Sydney prepares to swelter through another summer day, warning that an increased level of ozone in the atmosphere is likely to affect residents with respiratory problems.
Sydney's air quality is forecast to be poor on Tuesday, when the mercury is expected to hit a top of 31 degrees in the city and 37 degrees in the western suburbs.
Richmond and Penrith are both forecast to reach 40 degrees on Wednesday, dipping to 30 degrees on Thursday before rising to a sweltering 42 on Friday.
Spare a thought for the residents in Bourke, in north-western NSW, which is expecting a maximum of 45 degrees on both Wednesday and Thursday, rising to 47 degrees on Friday.
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http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-air-pollution-alert-as-temperatures-to-hit-47-across-nsw-this-week-20170109-gtojlj.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-air-pollution-alert-as-temperatures-to-hit-47-across-nsw-this-week-20170109-gtojlj.html)
Post by: Bird on January 16, 2017, 07:49:12 AM
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Tennant Creek flooded after freak rain event
FLOODWATERS in Tennant Creek have subsided following a weekend deluge.
Meteorologists described the event as a “one-in-50-year flood.”
The main drag of Tennant Creek was flooded after the town, about 1000km south of Darwin, was hit with 70mm of rain in just 70 minutes on Friday night. Some locals waited for the rain to stop at the Tennant Creek Hotel on Paterson St. The Central Service Station, also on Paterson St, had its driveway flooded.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/tennant-creek-flooded-after-freak-rain-event/news-story/74667fc86c0499a124cf7c0637f8b30c (http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/tennant-creek-flooded-after-freak-rain-event/news-story/74667fc86c0499a124cf7c0637f8b30c)
Post by: Bird on February 07, 2017, 03:55:02 PM
"Sydney weather: Marrickville unit block threatening to collapse following storms"
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This one did
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cars in Shitville
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http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-severe-thunderstorm-causes-havoc-on-roads-public-transport-20170207-gu7246.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-weather-severe-thunderstorm-causes-havoc-on-roads-public-transport-20170207-gu7246.html)
Post by: Bird on February 10, 2017, 01:32:48 PM
Perth has fallen a couple of cup fulls short of recording the wettest Perth day ever after more than 110 millimetres fell in the 24 hours until 9am.
Weather geeks were glued to the gauges on Friday morning after Perth needed only 10 millimetres of rain by 9am to beat the wettest day ever, which ironically was also in February, back in 1992 when 120.6 millimetres fell.
6-day forecast
Saturday - 19, 28, possible shower
Sunday - 19,30, shower or two, possible storm
Monday - 20, 31, possible storm
Tuesday - 20,28, possible shower
Wednesday - 18,30, partly cloudy
Thursday - 17, 30, sunny
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http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-on-track-for-wettest-day-ever-recorded-20170209-gu9tx8.html (http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-on-track-for-wettest-day-ever-recorded-20170209-gu9tx8.html)
Post by: tedota on February 10, 2017, 07:58:45 PM
Post by: ScarpsD40 on February 11, 2017, 06:35:16 PM
Perth falls a few drops short of wettest day on record
Perth has fallen a couple of cup fulls short of recording the wettest Perth day ever after more than 110 millimetres fell in the 24 hours until 9am.
Weather geeks were glued to the gauges on Friday morning after Perth needed only 10 millimetres of rain by 9am to beat the wettest day ever, which ironically was also in February, back in 1992 when 120.6 millimetres fell.
6-day forecast
Saturday - 19, 28, possible shower
Sunday - 19,30, shower or two, possible storm
Monday - 20, 31, possible storm
Tuesday - 20,28, possible shower
Wednesday - 18,30, partly cloudy
Thursday - 17, 30, sunny
(http://www.watoday.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/9/w/c/n/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gu9tx8.png/1486694905264.jpg)
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-on-track-for-wettest-day-ever-recorded-20170209-gu9tx8.html (http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-on-track-for-wettest-day-ever-recorded-20170209-gu9tx8.html)
This could be why. Worth keeping and eye on these as they head across Aus over the next week.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/2ea8b5bc39be3251eb644460d24f0972.jpg)
Post by: Bird on February 17, 2017, 03:40:54 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydney-weather-live-blog-severe-storm-hits-sydney-with-large-hail-and-damaging-winds-20170217-gufdmd.html (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydney-weather-live-blog-severe-storm-hits-sydney-with-large-hail-and-damaging-winds-20170217-gufdmd.html)
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR714.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR714.loop.shtml)
Post by: ScarpsD40 on March 05, 2017, 02:36:32 PM
Post by: Bird on March 14, 2017, 11:22:00 AM
Sydney getting flogged today..
Post by: ScarpsD40 on March 15, 2017, 04:32:32 PM
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/nsw-weather-state-on-flood-alert-as-storms-return-for-third-day/news-story/c973085605dcbc5b9eeb52278a9ec6cd?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=DailyTelegraph&utm_medium=Twitter
Post by: Nomad on March 15, 2017, 05:59:47 PM
Lots of call outs for blocked drains and leaking roof's today
Post by: Nomad on March 16, 2017, 10:11:50 PM
Post by: Rumpig on March 17, 2017, 04:17:15 PM
Post by: Hairs on March 18, 2017, 07:48:35 AM
I think Hairs could be getting his hair wet?
Still no Flood :'(
When Lillydale gets to 20+ meters, we might get our feet wet ;D
http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDN60231/IDN60231.557005.plt.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDN60231/IDN60231.557005.plt.shtml)
Post by: ScarpsD40 on March 19, 2017, 06:02:35 AM
Still no Flood :'(now?
When Lillydale gets to 20+ meters, we might get our feet wet ;D
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/9c4d3155398a2889f8ee494e8bcc6d0c.jpg)
Footnote:
It's astounding, time is fleeting
Madness takes its toll
But listen closely, not for very much longer
Post by: Hairs on March 19, 2017, 07:03:42 AM
South Grafton at Musk Crk, you only have to spit in the crk and it floods.
It's only 6.5 Meters at Lillydale, Grafton needs to evacuate when it gets over 20 meters.
http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDN60231/IDN60231.557005.plt.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDN60231/IDN60231.557005.plt.shtml)
Here is a link to the rivers that will run into the Clarence, most are not near their peaks, there is a break in the rain coming in from the coast.
Most of the reported flooding was local, Palmers Island had over 170mm in 12 hours, the Clarence has a huge flood plain, and it is a huge river system.
Will be interesting to see what happens next Full Moon.
The majority of our floods happen when there is a full moon.
That probably explains why people loose their minds and Flood Shop.
That's what happens when the media mentions the word FLOOD, people loose their minds and panic, empty the shelves of milk and bread.
Sheep 8)
Post by: speewa158 on March 19, 2017, 10:55:02 AM
:'(
Post by: ScarpsD40 on March 20, 2017, 08:14:15 PM
Footnote:
It's astounding, time is fleeting
Madness takes its toll
But listen closely, not for very much longer
Post by: Hairs on March 21, 2017, 05:14:06 AM
Seen that late yesterday.
Couple of our 4wd club members attended, RFS.
Looks like another day at home, the Ferries are off due to river heights being high at high tide.
Or it's a 75km trip each way to do some work.
It's an hour & a half bus trip for the school kids, >:D
Normally a 15km and 1/2 hour trip to Maclean. ???
Post by: Redcherokee on March 21, 2017, 09:02:22 PM
I wondered I feel this might just mean more work for you. Places that suddenly discover they have leaks that need work. Which can't be done until there is a break in the weather.
Post by: ScarpsD40 on March 21, 2017, 09:33:00 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/97be2b859d267bb1b08c6871c1562912.jpg)
Footnote:
It's astounding, time is fleeting
Madness takes its toll
But listen closely, not for very much longer
Post by: Hairs on March 21, 2017, 10:08:02 PM
Hairs,It was crazy today.
I wondered I feel this might just mean more work for you. Places that suddenly discover they have leaks that need work. Which can't be done until there is a break in the weather.
Long trip round, call after call, didn't get home till 6.30pm, left at 6 am this morning.
To be honest, I love the challenge, I do, solve problems, but hate fixing simple, time wasting stuff ups.
I little harsh, maybe, :angel:
I'm thankful for the coin it brings. :cheers:
Post by: Bird on March 22, 2017, 03:42:32 PM
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Post by: Pete79 on March 25, 2017, 08:03:56 AM
Despite the way it often seams, there are many of us that know there is actually life north of the tropic of Capricorn.
My thoughts are with all of you up there, stay safe everyone.
(http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65001.png?1490381534742)
(http://realtime.bsch.com.au/data/sat/www/coralsea_truevis_latest.jpg?cache=20170325075400)
Post by: Rumpig on March 25, 2017, 08:15:47 AM
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2017, 09:22:54 AM
News reports now saying likely to be Cat 4 when it hits...not good for those in it's path.not much yet... hope it blows itself out a bit before hittin land
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR411.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR411.loop.shtml#skip)
Post by: Pete79 on March 25, 2017, 09:40:16 AM
http://www.oceanviewweather.com.au/Satellite/HimawariSatellite-QLD.asp (http://www.oceanviewweather.com.au/Satellite/HimawariSatellite-QLD.asp)
Each run is moving it slightly south.
Yesterday afternoon my parents place was in the bulls-eye, and although they have it heading for Townsville at this stage, if it slows down a bit more I say by tomorrow afternoon those in the Burdekin will need to brace themselves.
My oldies sat out Yasi (category 5) bunkered down in their laundry when it hit land just 40km north of their place.
It pealed 2 roofs from houses diagonally across from their place, lucky there was enough trees to stop the debris from hitting their house.
I was only days later that they realized how close they came, 2 bolts holding a post to the bearer on the northern corner of the veranda had snapped, the bearer had been lifting up and smacking back down on the post. We've replaced that whole corner of the veranda, but you never know what else has been done to the structure that you can't see.
We where just saying last night there would be 100s of houses in the area with things loosened up by Yasi.
Anything bigger then a 3 crossing the coast in the Hinchinbrook region would surely find all of those weak spots and the damage could possibly be much, much worse this time.
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2017, 09:52:14 AM
The radar only tells a small part of the story at the moment, this gives a better idea of what's happening.best one appears to be this one, comes with a good app too
http://www.oceanviewweather.com.au/Satellite/HimawariSatellite-QLD.asp (http://www.oceanviewweather.com.au/Satellite/HimawariSatellite-QLD.asp)
https://www.windytv.com/?-18.188,150.491,6 (https://www.windytv.com/?-18.188,150.491,6)
Post by: Hairs on March 25, 2017, 10:41:58 AM
It's the moisture that it is drawing in that will be a worry.
Post by: tracker on March 25, 2017, 12:37:12 PM
Tropical Low.
Watching this one...... Debbie they are going to call it.... Not a great deal of wind here....nor rain...
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: Rumpig on March 25, 2017, 12:55:16 PM
Tropical Low.bit early for much to be happening at the moment isn't it?, they reckon Monday night is likely to be crossing time.
Watching this one...... Debbie they are going to call it.... Not a great deal of wind here....nor rain...
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: tracker on March 25, 2017, 01:10:59 PM
bit early for much to be happening at the moment isn't it?, they reckon Monday night is likely to be crossing time.
Well i reckon it's a bit late to watch it as it crosses the coast........ Just my opinion ;D ;D
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: Fizzie on March 25, 2017, 01:24:58 PM
It's the moisture that it is drawing in that will be a worry.
Yeah, on top of the drenching that everything's had over the last few weeks, it could get nasty :'(
Post by: Rumpig on March 25, 2017, 01:44:10 PM
Well i reckon it's a bit late to watch it as it crosses the coast........ Just my opinion ;D ;Dif I had a Cat 4 cyclone coming for my house, I'd be watching it from a long way from home myself...lol. The 126kph winds we had here a few years back in a Super cell storm were bad enough with our high set house shaking like it was, bugger being around when something like a Cat 3 or 4 cyclone hits. Our house isn't designed to withstand something like that, I'd come back to see what's left of the place afterwards rather then roll the dice on surviving it.
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: tracker on March 25, 2017, 02:15:16 PM
if I had a Cat 4 cyclone coming for my house, I'd be watching it from a long way from home myself...lol. The 126kph winds we had here a few years back in a Super cell storm were bad enough with our high set house shaking like it was, bugger being around when something like a Cat 3 or 4 cyclone hits. Our house isn't designed to withstand something like that, I'd come back to see what's left of the place afterwards rather then roll the dice on surviving it.
I need somewhere to hide my caravan......Is there room at your place....... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Pete79 on March 25, 2017, 02:31:10 PM
But I was in Currumbin when that supercell smashed the southern Gold Coast one Indy weekend in the early 2000's.
That thunderstorm on the Goldie shat all over anything I've experienced from cyclones up north for intensity. Cyclones are more sustained, but the thunderstorms in SEQ (and other areas) can pack a punch.
When I built my house here on the Sunny Coast I couldn't believe it was so hard to convince my engineer to design it so it would meet cyclone code. ;)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 25, 2017, 03:59:03 PM
Post by: Hairs on March 25, 2017, 05:15:49 PM
Yeah, on top of the drenching that everything's had over the last few weeks, it could get nasty :'(Yep, most creeks you'd only have to have a wee in them and they are flooded again >:D
A new moon on Tuesday, Next Full moon April 11th.
Just saying 8)
Post by: sol on March 25, 2017, 05:41:54 PM
Absolutely terrifying. Stay safe to all who are in the path of this one. Just hope it fizzles out but it doesn't look that way.
:cheers:
Post by: UIZ733 on March 25, 2017, 06:48:01 PM
I guess all the headlines will be along the line of Debbie Does Nth Queensland will the big blow hits. ;D:angel:
Post by: Pete79 on March 26, 2017, 06:59:46 AM
Post by: Pete79 on March 26, 2017, 07:09:19 AM
(http://realtime.bsch.com.au/data/sat/www/2017/03/25/qld-wv-201703251140.jpg)
Post by: Bird on March 30, 2017, 03:37:54 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR041.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR041.loop.shtml)
Post by: Nomad on March 30, 2017, 07:28:53 PM
Just got off the roof of a mates place after strapping tarps down
Hope I can get the chainsaw fired up tomorrow...............bit of timber to get rid of.
Post by: Hairs on March 31, 2017, 05:50:34 AM
Lismore, Wilson river has topped the bank and the city centre will be flooded.
Murwillumbah, flooded.
The list is long of smaller towns.
Take care people :cheers:
Post by: Bird on March 31, 2017, 10:54:13 AM
That's noah's ark kinda Shit!
Post by: speewa158 on March 31, 2017, 12:29:47 PM
Hammer
nails
Ummmm life jacket & :cheers: This could be as long time between drinks :'(
BE SAFE
Post by: Nomad on March 31, 2017, 04:52:19 PM
2.5hours on the saw.......best run its ever had and 5 trips to the tip....thankfully it was free to dump "storm damage" or it would have cost me $75.
Best thing.........when I got the tree out of the way my views are now right along the Noosa Northshore from the river mouth.
Beer steak and bed early tonight though.
Post by: Hairs on March 31, 2017, 07:15:02 PM
Scenic Rim had over 500mm.
Lismore was predicted to be the same height as in 1954.
Post by: Bird on September 14, 2017, 02:10:59 PM
Must be bad!!!! 70 flights cancelled...
Post by: Hairs on September 14, 2017, 02:22:52 PM
Feel for anyone fighting fires.
Post by: Bird on September 14, 2017, 02:34:32 PM
It's blown it's tits off here atm.was just lookin at the live fires.. one at Jervis Bay sounds nasty - emergency warning heading towards the village..
Feel for anyone fighting fires.
few burn offs happening too around the place one back in the shire, 16ha at moment, by morning will be 1/2 of Natio.... I'd say they would be at warning level: brown pants about now...
Post by: Hairs on September 14, 2017, 03:04:45 PM
Post by: Bird on September 14, 2017, 03:24:14 PM
Just saw on the telly across the bottom of the screen that the Jervis Bay fire is out of control :'(
Posted: 2017-09-14 15:17
A bush fire is burning in the area of Summercloud Bay Rd, south of Jervis Bay. The fire is out of control. The fire is moving north towards the Jervis Bay Village.
Current Situation
The fire is burning in the area of Wreck Bay Road. It is spreading in a northerly direction towards Jervis Bay Village.
If you are in the area of Jervis Bay Village, seek shelter as the fire arrives. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Firefighters and aircraft are working to slow the spread of the fire. Crews are stationed in Jervis Bay Village.
Emergency Alert telephone warnings are being sent to people in the area.
The Large Air Tanker Thor has been deployed to the area. Retardant is being used to help slow the spread of the fire.
Jervis Bay Road and Wreck Bay Road are closed.
Advice
If you are in the area of Jervis Bay Village, seek shelter as the fire arrives. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
If you are in the area of Wreck Bay Village, you will experience smoke. Monitor conditions.
Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me)
Post by: Bird on January 09, 2018, 02:55:32 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR402.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR402.loop.shtml#skip)
Post by: DrewXT on January 09, 2018, 09:50:44 PM
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Post by: speewa158 on January 11, 2018, 07:55:06 PM
Post by: Pete79 on January 11, 2018, 08:07:13 PM
Thunderstorms and flash flooding, then 45 degrees, then it catches fire, then it’s back to max temps of 20 degrees.
And that’s just Friday’s forecast... You should see what it’s going to be like over the weekend down there.... :P
Post by: Bird on January 11, 2018, 08:14:42 PM
Ahh good old Victoria aye....It was 35 today 33 tomorrow and 40 something on weekend.
Thunderstorms and flash flooding, then 45 degrees, then it catches fire, then it’s back to max temps of 20 degrees.
Post by: Pete79 on January 11, 2018, 08:21:28 PM
Post by: Pottsy on January 17, 2018, 01:39:29 PM
Post by: Bird on May 11, 2018, 08:42:41 AM
Hobarts going under ! LOL
Post by: Fizzie on May 11, 2018, 08:52:44 AM
Stay dry!
Post by: Bird on November 28, 2018, 08:23:14 AM
its a "Crisis" .... "Im standingin over a ft of water".. camera pans down, not even 1/2 her shoes are wet.....
Post by: Spada on November 28, 2018, 10:13:00 AM
listening to the weather on news this morning "STORMAGEDDON" in sydney... apparently its now next to atlantis...
its a "Crisis" .... "Im standingin over a ft of water".. camera pans down, not even 1/2 her shoes are wet.....
Sydney has gone into absolute meltdown over what would been considered "afternoon showers" in Cairns or Darwin?????????
Post by: Bird on November 28, 2018, 10:33:04 AM
Sydney has gone into absolute meltdown over what would been considered "afternoon showers" in Cairns or Darwin?????????:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Post by: KeithB on November 28, 2018, 10:55:22 AM
I heard on the news that two police officers were seriously injured when a tree came down while they were trying to help a motorist who was stuck in a flooded street.
Sydney's infrastructure is not designed to cope with once in a hundred years tropical rain, which is what we got this morning.
Keith
Post by: chester ver2.0 on November 28, 2018, 02:38:39 PM
Sydney has gone into absolute meltdown over what would been considered "afternoon showers" in Cairns or Darwin?????????
Ooooiiii we dont like to get our suede shoes wet. Our 2 million dollar terrace houses can only handle 1mm or less of rain under the 70 year old footings or the whole frikin lot falls over and collapses on my Range Rover, that has not moved from out the front since i bought it home from the dealership in 2016 or else i would loose the parking spot.
So take your northern attitude and swing back up in the tree that you came from
Post by: doc evil on November 28, 2018, 02:57:44 PM
Sydney copped 90 millimetres of rain in 90 minutes this morning and it happened when we were waiting on the installation of a new box gutter. I've spent the morning moving stuff around and vacuuming up water from our ground floor. With a full complement of guttering, we'd have been fine.
I heard on the news that two police officers were seriously injured when a tree came down while they were trying to help a motorist who was stuck in a flooded street.
Sydney's infrastructure is not designed to cope with once in a hundred years tropical rain, which is what we got this morning.
Keith
ummmm………..wasn't the once in a hundred years storm last year or was it the one a year before..………...well, that what the media said...…….apparently we get a once in a hundred year storm every year or second year ;D ;D
Post by: Bird on November 28, 2018, 03:00:32 PM
ummmm………..wasn't the once in a hundred years storm last year or was it the one a year before..………...well, that what the media said...…….apparently we get a once in a hundred year storm every year or second year ;D ;D:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Post by: macca on November 28, 2018, 04:17:20 PM
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Post by: Bird on November 28, 2018, 04:24:23 PM
In Newcastle at the moment, hasnt been to bad today, but just found out the eye of the storm is going right over the top of us tonite, the thunder and lightning is picking up, was going to Sydney tomorrow to do a job, but stuff that, going to go to Brisbane then back home tomorrow night, be glad to get back to some sensible weatherits nice in Brissy :P Although ****in pissed down at lunchtime, so humidity is in the trillion % around here.
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http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml)
Shitney
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml)
brissy :D
Post by: macca on November 28, 2018, 04:32:17 PM
its nice in BrissyI'll only be there for a few hours, get the job done and get out of there as quick as I canAlthough ****in pissed down at lunchtime, so humidity is in the trillion % around here.
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml)
Shitney
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml)
brissy :D
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Post by: Bird on November 28, 2018, 04:41:29 PM
I'll only be there for a few hours, get the job done and get out of there as quick as I cannot if you fly Jetstar :( Never making that mistake again
Post by: macca on November 28, 2018, 04:55:50 PM
not if you fly Jetstar :( Never making that mistake againNah mate, they cancel too many flights for my liking, not good when you gotta get in and fix something and move on, customers pay for these
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Post by: Bird on November 28, 2018, 06:24:32 PM
Quote from: macca
Nah mate, they cancel too many flights for my liking, not good when you gotta get in and fix something and move on, customers pay for theseyea my 2.30 flight on Sunday left at close to 6.... flyin home on qantarse tomorrow
Post by: ScarpsD40 on November 28, 2018, 07:08:12 PM
In Newcastle at the moment, hasnt been to bad today, but just found out the eye of the storm is going right over the top of us tonite, the thunder and lightning is picking up, was going to Sydney tomorrow to do a job, but stuff that, going to go to Brisbane then back home tomorrow night, be glad to get back to some sensible weatherwas in Sydney today and back on Central Coast tonight and it’s progressively cleared up and drained away by the hour. Current issue on the coastline is the high tide backing up street drains.
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Post by: ScarpsD40 on November 28, 2018, 07:13:25 PM
Sydney has gone into absolute meltdown over what would been considered "afternoon showers" in Cairns or Darwin?????????yep, was in Sydney this morning thinking I’ve been in better storms in the Vic High Country, although up there it does drain away pretty efficiently🤔
Post by: KeithB on November 29, 2018, 07:30:56 PM
Ooooiiii we dont like to get our suede shoes wet. Our 2 million dollar terrace houses can only handle 1mm or less of rain under the 70 year old footings or the whole frikin lot falls over and collapses on my Range Rover, that has not moved from out the front since i bought it home from the dealership in 2016 or else i would loose the parking spot.
So take your northern attitude and swing back up in the tree that you came from
Love it!!! There was an Italian restaurant in Leichhardt (which is a very Italian neighbourhood in Sydney) with a sign over the barista station that said: "NO DECAF. NO SKIM MILK. THIS ISN'T PADDINGTON."
Back to my basket weaving. With a Chardonnay of course.
Keith
Post by: Rumpig on November 29, 2018, 09:02:36 PM
its nice in Brissy :P Although ****in pissed down at lunchtime, so humidity is in the trillion % around here.only pissed down in town and on Northside mostly...where I was at on the Southside we got thunder and about 6 drops of it spitting to rain, could see it raining in the city though.
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml)
Shitney
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml)
brissy :D
Post by: Bird on December 11, 2018, 08:56:37 AM
Extreme weather outlook
11/12/2018|3min
Eastern Australia is set to face its biggest weather event since at least March, with wild storms and flooding rain from Queensland to Tasmania.
Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe has the details.
https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_5977789364001?fbclid=IwAR2FL88KWWVeTpMbCg6igzqQk4Z1uEuu0V-KJCe9aeWKVi1XInUbfMD8Y_Q (https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_5977789364001?fbclid=IwAR2FL88KWWVeTpMbCg6igzqQk4Z1uEuu0V-KJCe9aeWKVi1XInUbfMD8Y_Q)
Post by: speewa158 on December 11, 2018, 09:08:17 AM
Post by: Rumpig on December 11, 2018, 11:25:34 AM
Beach weather for the east coasthoping we get bucket loads of rain...after the driest November on record ever for us and very little rain in the months before that, we need a good soaking here.
Extreme weather outlook
11/12/2018|3min
Eastern Australia is set to face its biggest weather event since at least March, with wild storms and flooding rain from Queensland to Tasmania.
Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe has the details.
https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_5977789364001?fbclid=IwAR2FL88KWWVeTpMbCg6igzqQk4Z1uEuu0V-KJCe9aeWKVi1XInUbfMD8Y_Q (https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_5977789364001?fbclid=IwAR2FL88KWWVeTpMbCg6igzqQk4Z1uEuu0V-KJCe9aeWKVi1XInUbfMD8Y_Q)
Post by: macca on December 11, 2018, 11:38:52 AM
Beach weather for the east coastSo this will be bigger than last weeks biggest storm in the history of mankind, that never happened, ......again
Extreme weather outlook
11/12/2018|3min
Eastern Australia is set to face its biggest weather event since at least March, with wild storms and flooding rain from Queensland to Tasmania.
Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe has the details.
https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_5977789364001?fbclid=IwAR2FL88KWWVeTpMbCg6igzqQk4Z1uEuu0V-KJCe9aeWKVi1XInUbfMD8Y_Q (https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_5977789364001?fbclid=IwAR2FL88KWWVeTpMbCg6igzqQk4Z1uEuu0V-KJCe9aeWKVi1XInUbfMD8Y_Q)
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Post by: Bird on December 11, 2018, 12:17:50 PM
Quote from: macca
So this will be bigger than last weeks biggest storm in the history of mankind, that never happened, ......againprobably beach weather.
Post by: doc evil on December 11, 2018, 02:42:09 PM
So this will be bigger than last weeks biggest storm in the history of mankind, that never happened, ......again
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once in a hundred year storm...……………..for the 3rd time this year...………...and the QLD gubbamint will blame global warming...……….. ::) ::)
Post by: macca on December 11, 2018, 03:33:01 PM
... and Victorians
once in a hundred year storm...……………..for the 3rd time this year...………...and the QLD gubbamint will blame global warming...……….. ::) ::)
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 11, 2018, 05:06:24 PM
Because we're on tank water, I spent 3 hours cleaning every friggin gutter we have.
Post by: Pete79 on December 12, 2018, 01:43:49 PM
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Post by: Bird on December 12, 2018, 03:14:33 PM
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/flash-flood-warning-ahead-of-statewide-downpours-20181212-p50lq8.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/flash-flood-warning-ahead-of-statewide-downpours-20181212-p50lq8.html)
still 32 outside...
Post by: Rumpig on December 12, 2018, 05:07:33 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 12, 2018, 05:15:31 PM
Post by: Rumpig on December 12, 2018, 06:30:27 PM
You think your yards dusty..... yours is friggin dusty.... Christ, you should see here now.yeah she’s bloody dry in so many areas...hopefully we get the rain they are forecasting, but i’ll believe it when I see it. The media see posts on weather social media sites about possible events occurring, then hype the crap out of them, and so often they are confined to a small area and everyone else is left disappointed
Post by: rossm on December 12, 2018, 07:09:53 PM
Been an interesting start to summer in WA. Very very hot in the Kimberley and Pilbara but here in Perth I have not felt the need to run my house aircon at all.
Tip for Friday is 38C but then cooler on Saturday.
Post by: Bird on December 13, 2018, 11:16:11 AM
Shit loads of it sitting as the ground is pretty ****in dry and hard
Post by: Spada on December 13, 2018, 12:53:06 PM
The media see posts on weather social media sites about possible events occurring, then hype the crap out of them, and so often they are confined to a small area and everyone else is left disappointed
what do you expect when "investigative journalism" consists of nothing more than checking facebook these days ???
Post by: Bird on December 13, 2018, 05:24:19 PM
mate just moved to Goulburn and says the thunderstorm hittin them at moment is loudest he's been in for years!
Post by: speewa158 on December 13, 2018, 07:35:38 PM
Sent it Down Hughie,,,,,,,,, as it slows the fire risk in District 22 & that's a really good thing . :cup:
Be safe out there Swaggers :cup: :cheers:
Post by: Bird on December 14, 2018, 06:32:08 AM
More coming for Melb....
Post by: Bigfish on December 14, 2018, 07:05:47 AM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR023.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR023.loop.shtml#skip)
More coming for Melb....
Might have to send a few southeners up here to Cairns to show them what rain and floods are.... :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on December 14, 2018, 07:17:15 AM
lm in as soon as the flooded roads are clear & we can see through the rain . :cheers:
Might have to send a few southeners up here to Cairns to show them what rain and floods are.... :cheers:
Post by: Rumpig on December 15, 2018, 06:53:52 AM
Post by: Fizzie on December 15, 2018, 08:40:46 AM
2 days down & we're at 3.7mm :'(
Looks like I'm going to have to top the pool up, because I don't think the rains going to do it :'(
Post by: Pete79 on December 15, 2018, 10:40:18 AM
Anyone pegging their hopes on a Cyclone traveling over 2,000km in 48 hours and landing in their back yard should have a bit of a look at themselves.
Not mentioning the wildly erratic paths that most cyclones take, but just the fact that the thing was still sitting in the gulf on Friday and people were saying Brisbane was going to cop it on Monday.... Hmmm.....???
Post by: Craig Tomkinson on December 15, 2018, 11:18:04 AM
Post by: Bird on December 15, 2018, 01:15:18 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR023.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR023.loop.shtml)
Post by: Pete79 on December 15, 2018, 03:20:43 PM
Hopefully we get a good lightning show looking out from the revolving restaurant tonight. ;)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 15, 2018, 05:18:00 PM
Post by: Pete79 on December 16, 2018, 07:43:47 AM
Perhaps some of those Mexicans that choke the northern highways over the winter months should hang around and see what real rain looks like... ;)
Post by: speewa158 on December 16, 2018, 08:26:40 AM
Post by: Rumpig on December 16, 2018, 09:02:14 AM
Post by: Bird on December 16, 2018, 10:17:07 AM
I didnt hear Shit :(
Post by: GGV8Cruza on December 16, 2018, 03:31:37 PM
Apparently we had a mega thunder and lightning show at 3am.....Rumbled around our place last night. No rain though
I didnt hear Shit :(
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Post by: Bird on December 16, 2018, 03:32:20 PM
Rumbled around our place last night. No rain thoughrumblin 45mins ago here again a....now sun is out and humidity is 213982304239029%
GG
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 16, 2018, 05:15:51 PM
Grass has a green edge to it already.....
Post by: Pete79 on December 16, 2018, 05:40:22 PM
We ticked over 1.5m of rain for the year just after lunch today. ;D
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Post by: speewa158 on December 16, 2018, 06:27:33 PM
We are determined ,,,, but moist . :cheers:
Post by: Bird on December 17, 2018, 03:53:21 PM
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Photos updated | Grays Point residents with extensive damage caused by small but intense storm cell
Trees and branches crashed on to houses, swimming pools and cars during the storm, with the extent of the damage revealed on Sunday morning.
One huge tree fell on a house metres from a bedroom where a girl was sleeping.
At 3pm on Sunday, SES Sutherland Shire reported 250 calls for assistance following the storm.
”We have eight storm damage teams and three RFS teams active today, who are working hard to assist and complete as many requests for assistance as quickly and safely as possible, with an impact assessment currently being completed in Grays Point,” the SES said.
“In order to keep our hard working volunteers safe, any power lines that are down need to be isolated before we can commence working. We appreciate your patience.
“All community members are reminded to treat all fallen power lines as live and stay at least 8m away.
“If you have received storm damage and need help, call NSW SES on 132 500 for assistance.”
SES Sutherland Shire volunteers were shocked by the destruction.
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/5813599/photos-updated-grays-point-hit-by-mini-kurnell-tornado/?cs=1507 (https://www.theleader.com.au/story/5813599/photos-updated-grays-point-hit-by-mini-kurnell-tornado/?cs=1507)
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Post by: speewa158 on December 17, 2018, 07:31:24 PM
Post by: Bird on December 19, 2018, 07:18:31 PM
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/risk-of-large-hail-damaging-winds-as-severe-thunderstorms-hit-sydney-20181219-p50nb0.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/risk-of-large-hail-damaging-winds-as-severe-thunderstorms-hit-sydney-20181219-p50nb0.html)
Post by: BaseCamp on December 19, 2018, 07:25:55 PM
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 20, 2018, 04:29:47 AM
From our place, we watch them head straight for the centre of Brisbane.
Just the fact we are getting a 41 degree day tomorrow and we are taking the Fleetwood out a for an evening classic car meet up, should near guarantee a kick arse storm.
The last two times I wanted to take the car out it stormed, so we may as well shoot for a hat trick.
Post by: edz on December 20, 2018, 07:05:26 AM
Good thing it wasnt overly large hail [ well maybe ] Might have been able to write that useless Dog of a Rav off and get something better .
Post by: Pete79 on December 20, 2018, 04:12:35 PM
I know Sydney people are soft, but to shut down the whole airport without a single drop of rain is taking things a bit too far...
Post by: Bird on December 20, 2018, 04:16:03 PM
Sitting at Sydney airport looking out the window at the bright sunshine and not a drop of water falling from the sky, wondering why the airport has been shut down due to “weather” for the last 30 minutes.http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml)
I know Sydney people are soft, but to shut down the whole airport without a single drop of rain is taking things a bit too far...
Post by: Pete79 on December 20, 2018, 04:19:26 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR713.loop.shtml)
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That’s as bad as it got here for the last hour or so.
Post by: Pete79 on December 20, 2018, 04:53:30 PM
Post by: rossm on December 20, 2018, 05:13:34 PM
Oh no, 3 drops of rain just landed on the window, better shut down that airport again???If there is lightning around they shut airports. Not sure of the distance but someone will know. Would you like to work out in the open on the tarmac with dozens of light towers around.
Post by: Hairs on December 20, 2018, 05:17:24 PM
Just had a storm cell pass through, small hail, power lost.
Pretty intense all the same.
Had a heads up from Al, that there was hail in it, he is in Coffs.
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Post by: alnjan on December 20, 2018, 05:19:30 PM
Lawrence Clarence Valley
Just had a storm cell pass through, small hail, power lost.
Pretty intense all the same.
Had a heads up from Al, that there was hail in it, he is in Coffs.
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Storm was still west of us, it went up the Orora, Coramba and Glenreagh copped it.
Post by: Pete79 on December 20, 2018, 05:36:22 PM
If there is lightning around they shut airports. Not sure of the distance but someone will know. Would you like to work out in the open on the tarmac with dozens of light towers around.Yep, I get that.
I’ve been a platinum frequent flyer for about 7 or 8 years now, so been in an airport or 2 and had many delays due to weather.
Just usually airports are closed when there is rain pelting down and lightning and thunder all around.
Sydney is a special case (in more ways then one ;) ) if there is a little red dot on the radar anywhere in a 50km radius they shut it down.
The airport has been closed for over an hour now and we’ve had maybe 2 or 3 minutes of rain and no noticeable lightning that I could see from my view across the tarmac.
I get the safety thing, but some people just like to ride that wave a bit too far.
And I’m sure the queue of people lined up beside me trying to find a way to get home after the last 8 flights got canceled for no real reason might agree with that.
FYI, sun is still shining but just announced they’re shutting everything down again....
Post by: Bird on December 20, 2018, 06:40:03 PM
Lawrence Clarence Valleysome extremely impressive hail stones on the newsfeeds
Just had a storm cell pass through, small hail, power lost.
Pretty intense all the same.
Had a heads up from Al, that there was hail in it, he is in Coffs.
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Post by: vern on December 20, 2018, 07:48:26 PM
Storm was still west of us, it went up the Orora, Coramba and Glenreagh copped it.Mates car at Ulong copped it. We had small hail at Safety Beach.
Really need to clean out the garage so I can get the Y62 in there.
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Post by: alnjan on December 20, 2018, 08:21:23 PM
Mates car at Ulong copped it. We had small hail at Safety Beach.
Really need to clean out the garage so I can get the Y62 in there.
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Yeah just saw some photos from the Ulong RSL. just a bit of hail
Post by: rags on December 20, 2018, 08:50:37 PM
Yep, I get that.
I’ve been a platinum frequent flyer for about 7 or 8 years now, so been in an airport or 2 and had many delays due to weather.
Just usually airports are closed when there is rain pelting down and lightning and thunder all around.
Sydney is a special case (in more ways then one ;) ) if there is a little red dot on the radar anywhere in a 50km radius they shut it down.
The airport has been closed for over an hour now and we’ve had maybe 2 or 3 minutes of rain and no noticeable lightning that I could see from my view across the tarmac.
I get the safety thing, but some people just like to ride that wave a bit too far.
And I’m sure the queue of people lined up beside me trying to find a way to get home after the last 8 flights got canceled for no real reason might agree with that.
FYI, sun is still shining but just announced they’re shutting everything down again....
Maybe a bit of a over action by yourself. You may not have had rain but I can assure you that parts of Sydney has been smashed. My daughters car has been trashed with smashed front and back screens. And yes she is under a flight path. I think when pilots have their passengers life in their hands they would prefer not to fly through a storm if it can be avoided.
Post by: alnjan on December 20, 2018, 09:00:21 PM
Post by: Pete79 on December 21, 2018, 12:24:25 AM
Maybe a bit of a over action by yourself. You may not have had rain but I can assure you that parts of Sydney has been smashed. My daughters car has been trashed with smashed front and back screens. And yes she is under a flight path. I think when pilots have their passengers life in their hands they would prefer not to fly through a storm if it can be avoided.Finally got home after 6 hours of delays and after watching some of the footage from other parts of the city this afternoon I can see there was some severe hail around the area this evening.
But in my defense at the time I posted the airport had been shut for over an hour and there was absolutely nothing, like seriously nothing, anywhere around the terminal or tarmac. The sun had been out the whole time.
The second storm that shut the airport did dump a bit of rain and the 3rd storm that hit after we had boarded the plane was nothing major, but still had us locked in the plane for another hour and a half. I landed several times in much more serious weather then anything that hit the airport tonight.
The first shutdown was an overreaction from the airport and my rant was perhaps a little too harsh, but was just from frustration about not being able to get out of that grubby city and missing out on the family dinner my kids had prepared for me tonight. Walking in the house at midnight was not the happy early Christmas dinner that we had planned. But at least I got home. ;)
Post by: macca on December 21, 2018, 05:04:45 AM
Post by: Fizzie on December 21, 2018, 08:48:05 AM
I think when pilots have their passengers life in their hands they would prefer not to fly through a storm if it can be avoided.
There's been a bunfight at the GC over the last couple of years as they're putting in an ILS system at GC Airport & the flight path will track over suburbia for most of the length of the Coast, so people are complaining about potential noise :-\
When this all started, I saw a letter in the paper from an airline pilot.
He said that GC already has a landing system (PAP or similar ???) but that only let's them get down to 500' without being able to see the ground ::), but ILS will get them down blind to 250' :o
250', you can't see the ground, & you're still trying to land ???
This isn't wartime, & you're not on the vital bombing mission that Will-End-the-War-by-Christmas! - you've got a plane-load of tourists going on holidays!
Hello, Captain - this is Fizzie in 6C. We've had a quick poll & we've decided it's a bloody stupid idea to try & land in conditions like this, so lets divert somewhere else where it's not raining!
Post by: Bird on December 21, 2018, 09:53:16 AM
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This isn't wartime, & you're not on the vital bombing mission that Will-End-the-War-by-Christmas! - you've got a plane-load of tourists going on holidays!But they would train for this, and would do it all over teh world... probably like reversing a camper to us.
Hello, Captain - this is Fizzie in 6C. We've had a quick poll & we've decided it's a bloody stupid idea to try & land in conditions like this, so lets divert somewhere else where it's not raining!
few years back when we bought new office in Brissy, we flew to into town and there was a MASSIVE storm, so we circled for 45 mins.. .landed safely... drove through town and it looked like Beirut.. wasn't one caryard that wasn't totalled.. but we didn't land, as it was dangerous...
Post by: edz on December 21, 2018, 03:35:59 PM
Post by: Hairs on December 21, 2018, 03:41:25 PM
Heads Up for those around Maclean / Yamba looks like you got a Woolly one headed your wayIt's been as muggy as since that storm went through yesterday arvo.
If feels like it is brewing again.
Looks like Warrick might a pislin.
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Post by: Hairs on December 21, 2018, 04:07:08 PM
From the last pic Posted to now.
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Post by: vern on December 21, 2018, 04:15:19 PM
It's been as muggy as since that storm went through yesterday arvo.Was horrible at work this morning (Grafton area), has been all week actually, so muggy. Last night's storm was a ripper, looks like more on the way.
If feels like it is brewing again.
Looks like Warrick might a pislin.
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Post by: Hairs on December 21, 2018, 04:27:18 PM
Just started to rain here in Lawrence.
Lets see what this brings.Stay safe Swaggers
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 21, 2018, 04:49:00 PM
We are sort of between Coominya and Gatton.
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/qld/brisbane/128km (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/qld/brisbane/128km)
Post by: Hairs on December 21, 2018, 05:09:01 PM
we're about to get a hit I think...Hang in there mate
We are sort of between Coominya and Gatton.
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/qld/brisbane/128km (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/qld/brisbane/128km)
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 21, 2018, 05:23:11 PM
Might've picked up a flat tyre on the way.
Post by: Hairs on December 21, 2018, 05:54:23 PM
You have all the luck
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 21, 2018, 06:03:35 PM
Looks like Boonah would've copped it.
Post by: Hairs on December 21, 2018, 07:16:27 PM
Grafton got hail, as did Coutts Crossing.Woodford Island.
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Post by: Rumpig on December 21, 2018, 07:20:08 PM
So far, it hasn't even wet the roof. we seem to be right on the edge of it all.of much rain in any of this...read someone out Warwick way saying very little rain fell there, and we’ve had 2 lines come through now and I doubt have registered anything in our rain gauge yet
Looks like Boonah would've copped it.
Post by: edz on December 22, 2018, 03:22:27 PM
Another small line of storms following it headed for the TwinTowns Border just starting to drop some hefty drops now .
Post by: Pottsy on December 22, 2018, 03:30:49 PM
Stay safe.
Post by: Wukkers on December 22, 2018, 03:39:54 PM
Post by: Bird on December 22, 2018, 07:35:28 PM
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/second-wave-of-severe-thunderstorms-to-hit-south-east-queensland-20181222-p50nwi.html (https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/second-wave-of-severe-thunderstorms-to-hit-south-east-queensland-20181222-p50nwi.html)
Post by: glenm64 on December 22, 2018, 09:45:28 PM
thank god its summerIs this normal for the east?
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/second-wave-of-severe-thunderstorms-to-hit-south-east-queensland-20181222-p50nwi.html (https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/second-wave-of-severe-thunderstorms-to-hit-south-east-queensland-20181222-p50nwi.html)
I think we are lucky here in the west. Its (mainly) hot and dry in summer and mild and wet(ok maybe a bit damp) in winter.
Forget the spin, are things really changing or is it just a cycle for you poor mugs?
Cheers Glen
Post by: edz on December 22, 2018, 10:52:52 PM
Though the Sky is falling, world is ending climate change, every storm is an evil anti humanity hunter killer Super cell, once in a hundred year event mobs / media do their best to sensationalise it .. ;D
Post by: grmas1 on December 23, 2018, 06:01:58 AM
Finally got home after 6 hours of delays and after watching some of the footage from other parts of the city this afternoon I can see there was some severe hail around the area this evening.
But in my defense at the time I posted the airport had been shut for over an hour and there was absolutely nothing, like seriously nothing, anywhere around the terminal or tarmac. The sun had been out the whole time.
The second storm that shut the airport did dump a bit of rain and the 3rd storm that hit after we had boarded the plane was nothing major, but still had us locked in the plane for another hour and a half. I landed several times in much more serious weather then anything that hit the airport tonight.
The first shutdown was an overreaction from the airport and my rant was perhaps a little too harsh, but was just from frustration about not being able to get out of that grubby city and missing out on the family dinner my kids had prepared for me tonight. Walking in the house at midnight was not the happy early Christmas dinner that we had planned. But at least I got home. ;)
Pete79,
I was an engineer at the red rat for 20+ years and the airport shutdowns for storms may seem to be an over reaction but the reasons for shutdowns are not for the flights safety in most cases it is actually the safety of those on the ground. Airports are large expanses of flat ground with lots and lots of lightning arrestors.
A good example in the youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoyP3GYkpxs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoyP3GYkpxs)
I cant recall the exact limitations but if I recall it was a shutdown if a storm was within 5 Nm and this would stay in place until it was greater than 10 Nm away. The storms on Thursday afternoon in Sydney were in pockets and it would have easily been easily the case that the initial storm was gone but others were within the 10Nm limit.
I actually had times where the airport was shut down at the end of my shift and I could not go home, the airside of the airport is in full lock down, no one in no one out.
Post by: Rumpig on December 23, 2018, 06:43:32 AM
Is this normal for the east?completely agree with what Edz said.....these storms are nothing new for here, i can recall as a kid over 30 years ago when a big hail storm took out all the caryards in Moorooka, which is right near where I grew up and now live near again these days. That storm tracked inland from the Gold Coast / South up to here, normally our storms come from the West and then split to hit South of North of where I live and we miss 99.9% of the bad stuff.....4 years ago we had a big storm track inland up from The Goldy again, the hail from it took out some of our front windows and did big damage to some of Moorooka and huge damage to the next suburb over from it...so very similar storm to what happened over 30 years beforehand. We've also had a tornado come through our suburb probably near 40 years ago, it cut a path through Toohey Forest and took the first floor off a unit complex across the road from the local pub...not something you here of happening in Brisbane or South East Queensland really, but it does happen occasionally....big hail storms and Summer storms though are nothing new.
I think we are lucky here in the west. Its (mainly) hot and dry in summer and mild and wet(ok maybe a bit damp) in winter.
Forget the spin, are things really changing or is it just a cycle for you poor mugs?
Cheers Glen
Post by: Craig Tomkinson on December 23, 2018, 07:04:21 AM
Post by: Pete79 on December 23, 2018, 07:15:27 AM
Pete79,Cheers mate.
I was an engineer at the red rat for 20+ years and the airport shutdowns for storms may seem to be an over reaction but the reasons for shutdowns are not for the flights safety in most cases it is actually the safety of those on the ground. Airports are large expanses of flat ground with lots and lots of lightning arrestors.
A good example in the youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoyP3GYkpxs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoyP3GYkpxs)
I cant recall the exact limitations but if I recall it was a shutdown if a storm was within 5 Nm and this would stay in place until it was greater than 10 Nm away. The storms on Thursday afternoon in Sydney were in pockets and it would have easily been easily the case that the initial storm was gone but others were within the 10Nm limit.
I actually had times where the airport was shut down at the end of my shift and I could not go home, the airside of the airport is in full lock down, no one in no one out.
Good to know the facts about it all.
In truth I regret that moment of posting in frustration, there was some serious storms that afternoon and I have massive respect for that side of Mother Nature.
It had been a crappy day to end a crappy week, I was stuck in Sydney when I just wanted to be with my family preparing for our big trip over the break. I was just venting in the moment.
Sydney airport is one constant disruption to the Australian aviation network, the vast majority of delays in all of our major cities are caused by Sydney.
On that particular day I was just over it. I was watching the radar and saw the storm passing over the NW of the city and commented to my colleague I bet they shut down the airport and sure enough in about 30 seconds it was locked down.
The later rounds of storms that afternoon most definitely justified closing the airport, but the first hour and a half appeared to be just another frustrating Sydney delay.
Anyway, we’re thousands of km away from Sydney now and only another 900km left to drive today then I’ll be hooking into 10 days of solid fishing, can be assured Sydney airport will be the last thing on my mind... ;)
We were treated to an awesome lightning show while sitting on the balcony of our hotel room in Rockhampton last night.
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Post by: grmas1 on December 23, 2018, 07:17:53 AM
Post by: macca on December 23, 2018, 07:26:02 AM
Post by: Fizzie on December 23, 2018, 11:31:32 AM
Now, it's OMG we're all doooooooomed! :o ::) ;D
Post by: Bird on January 03, 2019, 09:53:43 AM
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Temperatures are set to soar across South Australia — but the uncomfortable conditions are not expected to last.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a top of 41C in Adelaide on Thursday.
Temperatures in the state’s north will push into the mid-to-high 40s with Oak Valley tipped to have a top of 49C and Oodnadatta 47C.
The bureau says a cooler change will move through on Friday morning.
Adelaide should have a top of 35C on Friday with the mercury dipping to the mid-20s for both Saturday and Sunday.
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Post by: Pottsy on January 03, 2019, 10:16:08 AM
Post by: speewa158 on January 03, 2019, 04:27:46 PM
Strike teams are being mustered all over the state on ready to go . This could be Nasty .
Anybody out there be careful , know where you are in relation to any threat .
Be Safe Swaggers :cheers:
Post by: Bird on January 04, 2019, 09:21:57 AM
The next 3 or 4 days down South will nasty Hot 40+ windy , dry with wind changes late in the day .I think the late arvo storms with lightning threat later will really fcuk things up too :(
Strike teams are being mustered all over the state on ready to go . This could be Nasty .
Anybody out there be careful , know where you are in relation to any threat .
Be Safe Swaggers :cheers:
Post by: Bigfish on January 04, 2019, 09:26:22 AM
Post by: Craig Tomkinson on January 04, 2019, 09:40:37 AM
Post by: austastar on January 04, 2019, 11:16:46 AM
Hobart has just got a cool southerly, down to 22 deg, but it is laden with heavy smoke from fires in the SW unfortunately.
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Post by: Rumpig on January 04, 2019, 12:31:41 PM
Having lived in the top end and fnq for many years, cyclones are a part of our routine weather. People often comment about our build up heat and humidity. Naturally most say they would be worried about a cyclone. One thing I know for sure...no way in hell would I move to SE Qld! The unpredictable and violent weather is ridiculous. Every month it seems to be that some sort of abnormal weather pattern is causing havoc in the region. I,ll take the general stability with the occasional excitement of a cyclone any day.I've lived in Brisbane for 47 years, big storms are the norm here and far from abnormal....and it really depends where you live as to how many you get and how bad the storms are. I've lived in roughly the same area most of my life, I can recall 3 big destructive storm events in all that time that have hit here, most storms spilt as they come from our West and hit the area South of Brown's Plains (far Southside of town) or up on the Northern side of town/ Caboolture way to the Sunny Coast or West of Brisbane past Ipswich and out through the Lockyer Vally area to further North past Gympie region ....rarely does the inner Brisbane city suburbs get hit with big destructive storms. SEQ runs from the NSW border / Gold Coast to about Gympie and out to Toowoomba, that's a massive region with plenty of population (over 3/4 of Queenslands population live in SEQ) so you always hear of every storm now that hits somewhere. I call the area South of Brown's Plains to Beaudesert and into the Gold Coast hinterland as storm ally, they get some cracking storms there, certain areas see a lot more storms aswell as destructive storms then others due to topography of the land, it's always been that way here since I was a kid.
Post by: Pete79 on January 05, 2019, 07:37:53 AM
Having lived in the top end and fnq for many years, cyclones are a part of our routine weather. People often comment about our build up heat and humidity. Naturally most say they would be worried about a cyclone. One thing I know for sure...no way in hell would I move to SE Qld! The unpredictable and violent weather is ridiculous. Every month it seems to be that some sort of abnormal weather pattern is causing havoc in the region. I,ll take the general stability with the occasional excitement of a cyclone any day.Also a NQ boy born and bred and I completely agree with that.
Our family house is right on the beach up there, fully exposed to everything coming off the ocean.
In the 30 odd years I was up there I’d been through every cyclone that passed by (and over) our place.
Nothing from a cyclone came close the ferocity of the hail storm that hit us while staying at Currumbin in 2005. That thing was scary as hell.
When I built my house here on the Sunshine Coast I made the engineer design it to meet cyclone rating.
He reckons it was overkill, but I’m comfortable with my decision. For the little bit of extra construction cost, the peace of mind knowing we’re as safe as we can be is worth it.
Post by: Pete79 on January 05, 2019, 10:08:09 AM
It would be much better living where the temperature could drop by 15 degrees in minutes and over 20 degrees in a couple of hours, that place sounds like heaven...
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In Melbourne on January 4th 2019 the temperature peaked at 42.6 degrees at 3.40pm, dropping to 26.8 degrees just after 4pm. It was 21.3 degrees by 5pm and by 6pm it had plateaued at 21 degrees.
Post by: rockrat on January 05, 2019, 12:15:00 PM
Post by: Bird on May 30, 2019, 10:43:00 AM
Post by: Bird on June 04, 2019, 05:03:00 PM
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/weather-bureau-issues-warning-for-sydney-drivers-amid-gusty-winds-rain-20190604-p51u6c.html
Post by: rockrat on June 04, 2019, 06:25:55 PM
Granted, it has been a bit chilly in SEQ today and there was a bit of snow out Stanthorpe way, but an inundation it wasn't!
Post by: noel_w on July 15, 2019, 09:16:54 AM
Post by: Bird on July 15, 2019, 09:39:34 AM
So today must be the day for winter in Qld this year. Was -2 when I left for work this morning. Had to water the ice off the windscreen.come on Noel, thats a daily event here :P
Post by: noel_w on July 15, 2019, 10:17:10 AM
come on Noel, thats a daily event here :PThats why I live in Qld :laugh:
Post by: Bird on September 17, 2019, 10:03:53 AM
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/cold-front-brings-spring-snow-to-blue-mountains-goulburn-20190917-p52rzx.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/cold-front-brings-spring-snow-to-blue-mountains-goulburn-20190917-p52rzx.html)
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6389545/spring-snow-falls-on-blue-mountains (https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6389545/spring-snow-falls-on-blue-mountains)
Post by: Bird on September 23, 2019, 10:15:48 PM
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/tipping-point-coastal-erosion-tearing-away-community-s-heart-20190923-p52u5n.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/tipping-point-coastal-erosion-tearing-away-community-s-heart-20190923-p52u5n.html)
Post by: rockrat on September 24, 2019, 04:41:35 PM
Stockton Beach disappearing?Fact is, the earth has and will continue to go through major change regardless of what we humans think we can/can’t do to control it.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/tipping-point-coastal-erosion-tearing-away-community-s-heart-20190923-p52u5n.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/tipping-point-coastal-erosion-tearing-away-community-s-heart-20190923-p52u5n.html)
This millennium it is global warming but sometime in the future humanity will face the next ice age or meteor strike or Black Death.
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Post by: Pete79 on October 08, 2019, 06:50:46 PM
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Post by: Steffo1 on October 08, 2019, 07:28:11 PM
Fact is, the earth has and will continue to go through major change regardless of what we humans think we can/can’t do to control it............or another Cold War, or another Aids epidemic, or another "Running out of oil" (That was a good one, wasn't it :cup:), or another Y2K style bug, or "Bird Flu".
This millennium it is global warming but sometime in the future humanity will face the next ice age or meteor strike or Black Death.
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Bloody Hell, we're lucky to have survived that lot, hey!
Post by: noel_w on October 17, 2019, 02:47:49 PM
...........or another Cold War, or another Aids epidemic, or another "Running out of oil" (That was a good one, wasn't it :cup: ), or another Y2K style bug, or "Bird Flu".We rolled the clock forward on a major Telephone Exchange building during testing for Y2K. Nobody could get in or out for 2 days lol.
Bloody Hell, we're lucky to have survived that lot, hey!
sit bonum tempora volvunt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj-b3fWrY3w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj-b3fWrY3w) Bloody great song
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Post by: edz on October 17, 2019, 03:58:22 PM
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Post by: rockrat on October 17, 2019, 05:24:41 PM
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Post by: Pete79 on October 24, 2019, 11:46:47 AM
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Post by: rags on October 24, 2019, 08:11:42 PM
Live from Adelaide..... >:D
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I think that is what channel 9,7 etc want us to think is what will happen
Post by: Pete79 on October 24, 2019, 08:18:19 PM
I think that is what channel 9,7 etc want us to think is what will happenYeah all the stations where talking it up today.
I did notice on the observations the outer suburbs of Melbourne went from 8.1 degrees to 32.7 degrees in just a few hours this morning....
Just another day in paradise I guess.... :P
Post by: GGV8Cruza on October 25, 2019, 05:24:25 AM
Yeah all the stations where talking it up today.
I did notice on the observations the outer suburbs of Melbourne went from 8.1 degrees to 32.7 degrees in just a few hours this morning....
Just another day in paradise I guess.... :P
Its 27 degrees at this time in the morning in Melbourne as well. Crazy
GG
Post by: Bird on October 31, 2019, 09:35:56 AM
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/dampened-spirits-not-for-drought-ravaged-queensland-towns-20191030-p535ux.html (https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/dampened-spirits-not-for-drought-ravaged-queensland-towns-20191030-p535ux.html)
This was at Leopardwood Park, 20km North of Adavale or 180km North West of Charleville. 38mm overnight and more rain possible over the next 2 days!
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Post by: aussie9 on October 31, 2019, 08:24:36 PM
Great news for those out there... not much but its a start... :cup:I was at Adavale a week ago. They can definitely do with some rain
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/dampened-spirits-not-for-drought-ravaged-queensland-towns-20191030-p535ux.html (https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/dampened-spirits-not-for-drought-ravaged-queensland-towns-20191030-p535ux.html)
This was at Leopardwood Park, 20km North of Adavale or 180km North West of Charleville. 38mm overnight and more rain possible over the next 2 days!
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Post by: Bird on November 04, 2019, 06:30:15 PM
https://www.facebook.com/ABCBrokenHill/videos/669867313542133/ (https://www.facebook.com/ABCBrokenHill/videos/669867313542133/)
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Post by: speewa158 on November 04, 2019, 06:41:17 PM
l know people that haven't had real rain/s for 5 years . With strength they go on ,,,,
Post by: Bird on January 20, 2020, 09:28:41 AM
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https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/massive-dust-clouds-turn-day-into-night-in-central-nsw-20200120-p53sut.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/massive-dust-clouds-turn-day-into-night-in-central-nsw-20200120-p53sut.html)
Post by: tedota on January 20, 2020, 10:06:41 AM
Post by: alnjan on January 20, 2020, 12:49:23 PM
Jesus, what's next for you guys over there.
All good mate, just rotating the top soil, far easier then crop rotation
;D ;D ;D ;D is there a sarcasm emoji before someone takes me serious for a change
Post by: Bird on January 21, 2020, 11:26:08 AM
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6588658/updated-shire-smashed-by-storm/ (https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6588658/updated-shire-smashed-by-storm/)
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Post by: Bird on February 08, 2020, 02:40:05 PM
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/live-cyclone-damien-closes-in-on-wa-coast-with-pilbara-on-red-alert-20200207-p53yw7.html (https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/live-cyclone-damien-closes-in-on-wa-coast-with-pilbara-on-red-alert-20200207-p53yw7.html)
Post by: Hairs on February 10, 2020, 03:59:44 PM
Warnings have lit up across all outlets, RFS, SES, BOM.
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Post by: Bird on February 10, 2020, 04:00:43 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 10, 2020, 04:07:55 PM
Robertson has had 700mm since Friday :oSheeeesh
Post by: Bird on February 10, 2020, 04:15:12 PM
From devastating bush fires to heavy rain and flash flooding in under a month! This was filmed on the Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains today.
https://www.facebook.com/HigginsStormChasing/posts/2913600082069093 (https://www.facebook.com/HigginsStormChasing/posts/2913600082069093)
Post by: Hairs on February 10, 2020, 04:23:46 PM
FARKLES!!!!!!!!!WOW
From devastating bush fires to heavy rain and flash flooding in under a month! This was filmed on the Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains today.
https://www.facebook.com/HigginsStormChasing/posts/2913600082069093 (https://www.facebook.com/HigginsStormChasing/posts/2913600082069093)
Post by: alnjan on February 10, 2020, 05:01:02 PM
A big storm front is moving from the Tablelands across to the coast atm.
Warnings have lit up across all outlets, RFS, SES, BOM.
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Breaking up as it gets to the coast.
Post by: Hairs on February 10, 2020, 05:10:53 PM
Breaking up as it gets to the coast.Yeah, crossed the range with little punch.
Sun peaking through the clouds now.
Just rain now, no wind at all.
Post by: Spada on February 10, 2020, 05:36:23 PM
FARKLES!!!!!!!!!
From devastating bush fires to heavy rain and flash flooding in under a month! This was filmed on the Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains today.
https://www.facebook.com/HigginsStormChasing/posts/2913600082069093 (https://www.facebook.com/HigginsStormChasing/posts/2913600082069093)
Thats not uncommon for Bells Line..... I can remember early 90's riding through exactly what was in the video on the way to Eastern Creek GP. Talk about drowned rats on that ride.
Post by: rockrat on February 10, 2020, 08:57:49 PM
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Post by: rossm on February 10, 2020, 09:10:32 PM
Pilbara gettin hosed
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/live-cyclone-damien-closes-in-on-wa-coast-with-pilbara-on-red-alert-20200207-p53yw7.html (https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/live-cyclone-damien-closes-in-on-wa-coast-with-pilbara-on-red-alert-20200207-p53yw7.html)
Now Damian has blown out he is providing good rains through the Pilbara and down into the Gascoyne. Some people I know of were overjoyed to get a good drink from the previous cyclone, now they are getting a follow up. Nearly 50mm at Wiluna today.
Should be a good wildflower season for those of you into that short of thing.
Post by: alnjan on February 10, 2020, 09:22:51 PM
https://www.cyclocane.com/uesi-storm-tracker/ (https://www.cyclocane.com/uesi-storm-tracker/)
Post by: Pete79 on February 11, 2020, 05:03:35 AM
Looks like trying to predict this one is like trying to predict the extent of Climate Change. (said with a touch of sarcasm)It needs to do a harder right hand turn in the next 2 days.
https://www.cyclocane.com/uesi-storm-tracker/ (https://www.cyclocane.com/uesi-storm-tracker/)
Something like the light orange CP15 forecast is perfect for my surf trip this weekend..... ;D
Post by: Fizzie on February 11, 2020, 07:18:36 AM
& in regard to "Drought to Flooding Rain" (neither of which extreme we've had, I'll [very happily] hasten to add!), I entered yesterday's 53mm into the spreadsheet, which pushed our rainfall for YTD 2020, 35mm past the 2019 total amount :o
We've also already had about 60% of our average annual total - looks like this may be a wet year to compensate for the last couple ???
Post by: Bigfish on February 11, 2020, 07:30:33 AM
One of them - 15SH NP05 (whatever that means! ??? :D), looks like it basically comes over the roof of our house! :o
& in regard to "Drought to Flooding Rain" (neither of which extreme we've had, I'll [very happily] hasten to add!), I entered yesterday's 53mm into the spreadsheet, which pushed our rainfall for YTD 2020, 35mm past the 2019 total amount :o
We've also already had about 60% of our average annual total - looks like this may be a wet year to compensate for the last couple ???
That 2020mm figure is around the yearly average for Cairns...and we are tropical. Record is 3200mm for a year. You,ll either have a very wet year ahead or you have had your fill of water!!
Post by: Fizzie on February 11, 2020, 07:53:42 AM
So far for Year to Date 2020, we have had 726mm, against 691 for all of 2019.
Our average is 1183mm.
Yeah, I know - nothing at all in comparison - even our wettest year (1949mm), you'd call a drought! :D
Post by: Bigfish on February 11, 2020, 09:17:26 AM
Woops, sorry - worded that badly :-[
So far for Year to Date 2020, we have had 726mm, against 691 for all of 2019.
Our average is 1183mm.
Yeah, I know - nothing at all in comparison - even our wettest year (1949mm), you'd call a drought! :D
Ya had me worried. I was going to start a petition calling for a pipeline to be built from your area and pump the water North!!!!! :cheers:
Post by: Bird on February 13, 2020, 03:09:45 PM
LOL that would smell A W E S O M E....
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https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6628151/storm-legacy-now-its-rotting-seaweed/?cs=2626#slide=2 (https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6628151/storm-legacy-now-its-rotting-seaweed/?cs=2626#slide=2)
Post by: Bird on February 15, 2020, 02:03:11 PM
Post by: bmwfreak on February 15, 2020, 02:18:52 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-15/locals-evacuate-from-queensland-dam-failure-at-talgai/11968580 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-15/locals-evacuate-from-queensland-dam-failure-at-talgai/11968580)
Post by: Bigfish on February 15, 2020, 02:26:42 PM
Post by: Bird on February 15, 2020, 02:30:50 PM
Hey Bird, here ya goyea, most TV stations are reporting it as something like Warragamba Dam about to flood 1/2 the state
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-15/locals-evacuate-from-queensland-dam-failure-at-talgai/11968580 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-15/locals-evacuate-from-queensland-dam-failure-at-talgai/11968580)
but ABC says
A leak in an irrigation dam which prompted evacuations and flood warnings in a southern Queensland town will probably have minimal impact to the area, engineers say
Post by: Spada on February 15, 2020, 02:55:32 PM
yea, most TV stations are reporting it as something like Warragamba Dam about to flood 1/2 the state
but ABC says
A leak in an irrigation dam which prompted evacuations and flood warnings in a southern Queensland town will probably have minimal impact to the area, engineers say
Are you suggesting main stream media are sensationalizing the facts :o .... Surely you jest >:D
Post by: Bird on February 15, 2020, 02:57:59 PM
Are you suggesting main stream media are sensationalizing the facts :o .... Surely you jest >:DIm sorry... Im new at this :'(
Post by: Bird on February 17, 2020, 03:14:52 PM
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The mighty Mitchell Falls/Punamii-Uunpuu, North Kimberley. Simply spectacular.
Another 80mm in the rain gauge the last few days. That's 897mm on the Mitchell Plateau since Nov 1st.
Feeling incredibly lucky to be living and working in the area and able to shoot and share some footage with Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation and DBCA.
For Wet season updates and all things Kimberley be sure to Follow or Like Gary Annett Photography or hop on over to www.lifeontheplateau.com.au
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The Gibb River Road and Kalumburu Road are closed for the Wet season. The National Park is also closed and the gates are locked but start planning your Dry season 2020 trip now.
https://www.facebook.com/GaryAnnettPhotography/videos/554119565186419/ (https://www.facebook.com/GaryAnnettPhotography/videos/554119565186419/)
Post by: Pottsy on February 17, 2020, 03:23:51 PM
Great colours.
Post by: Pete79 on August 07, 2020, 04:22:29 PM
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Post by: Fizzie on August 19, 2020, 10:51:57 AM
I seem to remember somebody once mentioned "droughts & flooding rains" ??? ::)
Or am I just thinking about Hanrahan ??? ;D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Said_Hanrahan#The_Poem (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Said_Hanrahan#The_Poem)
Post by: edz on August 19, 2020, 02:06:33 PM
No one in a hundred year weather events, No unprecedented thises, No Mother of all Super Cells or Mega storms thats .....
Just plain old Natural Earth weather cycles, that some years are earlier or later, warmer / cooler, more intense, less than others or not ariving at all for years, As they have done ever since people started recording them .
Cant hardly wait to be Bombarded with how the weather, how ever it arrives this year is Sensationalised and Bleeted about by the Media Experts and Climate of Doom Alarmists ... Not !
Post by: Bird on August 21, 2020, 11:11:21 AM
Feels like ???
Post by: Bird on August 22, 2020, 11:09:50 AM
https://twitter.com/NSWRFS/status/1296927312185679873 (https://twitter.com/NSWRFS/status/1296927312185679873)
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/sydney-melbourne-weather-polar-blast-to-bring-freezing-weekend/news-story/28610cb732dc9372ba2c56d6c7a47f8c (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/sydney-melbourne-weather-polar-blast-to-bring-freezing-weekend/news-story/28610cb732dc9372ba2c56d6c7a47f8c)
Post by: Bigfish on August 22, 2020, 12:31:06 PM
hows the windchill!
Feels like ???
Bloody cold alright!!! I jumped in the pool yesterday (water was 22)...lasted 30 seconds..too bloody cold! Outside temp was 31.
So much for icy blasts.... :cheers:
Post by: Bird on August 22, 2020, 01:29:32 PM
Bloody cold alright!!! I jumped in the pool yesterday (water was 22)...lasted 30 seconds..too bloody cold! Outside temp was 31.-20 today at Thredbo with windchill....
So much for icy blasts.... :cheers:
Post by: Bird on September 02, 2020, 06:36:52 PM
https://www.facebook.com/ABCBrokenHill/videos/vb.127304080643826/315855899494999/?type=2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/ABCBrokenHill/videos/vb.127304080643826/315855899494999/?type=2&theater)
Post by: Bird on September 19, 2020, 01:32:08 PM
Broken Hill!
Please take care driving around Broken Hill a number of roads are flooded.
If you need assistance call 000
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https://www.facebook.com/ABCBrokenHill/photos/pb.127304080643826.-2207520000../4634892323218290/?type=3&theater (https://www.facebook.com/ABCBrokenHill/photos/pb.127304080643826.-2207520000../4634892323218290/?type=3&theater)
lots closed up North too
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3232895980081300&id=225719294132332 (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3232895980081300&id=225719294132332)
Post by: sparksy on September 19, 2020, 08:39:12 PM
https://www.facebook.com/127304080643826/posts/4635067966534059/ (https://www.facebook.com/127304080643826/posts/4635067966534059/)
Broken Hill!
Please take care driving around Broken Hill a number of roads are flooded.
If you need assistance call 000
Dont call 000 , call OldPaj . he will get his missus to tow you out.
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Post by: Bird on September 20, 2020, 10:20:06 AM
wow!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-19/broken-hill-drenched-with-half-of-all-its-2019-rainfall/12681844 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-19/broken-hill-drenched-with-half-of-all-its-2019-rainfall/12681844)
Post by: Bird on October 26, 2020, 10:15:28 AM
Several roads in northern Sydney are closed and some public transport services impacted on Monday morning due to ongoing rain, which has seen more than 100 millimetres fall in some suburbs over the weekend.
At 6.30am, the Wakehurst Parkway was closed in both directions from Oxford Falls to North Narrabeen, due to flooding, with motorists advised to instead use Pittwater Road and Warringah Road.
Also on the northern beaches, Oxford Falls Road remained closed in both directions between the Wakehurst Parkway and Aroona Road due to flooding.
In the north-west, Galston Road was closed in both directions due to a rockfall west of the bridge but the incident was cleared before 7.30am.
Manly Fast Ferry and F1 services were cancelled on Monday morning due to the weather conditions, with replacement bus services running betwen Manly at the city. Ferry services between Parramatta and Rydalmere were also cancelled and replaced with buses due to the weir overflowing.
Central Coast Line train services were delayed by up to 15 minutes after the heavy rain activated track safety monitors at Wondabyne
Meanwhile, Ausgrid crews restored power to people in South Turramurra, Turramurra and West Pymble on the upper north shore on Monday morning, while crews are continuing to work at Avalon Beach, Bilgola and Bilgola Plateau on the northern beaches.
The disruption comes as some areas of the city's upper north shore and northern beaches recorded more than 100 millimetres in rain over the past three days, as a low pressure system brought a wet end to a previously dry October.
At Wahroonga, about 115 millimetres of rain fell has fallen since showers began on Friday evening. Most of the rain came on Sunday, with 76 millimetres of rain falling between 9am on Sunday and 6.30am on Monday.
Nearby in Hornsby there were similar totals: the suburb saw 75 millimetres since 9am Sunday for a total of 112 millimetres over the course of the downpour.
On the northern beaches, there was 73 millimetres of rain at Terrey Hills since 9am Sunday and 112 millimetres recorded across the weekend.
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Post by: Bird on October 28, 2020, 03:29:19 PM
https://7news.com.au/news/severe-weather/queensland-braces-for-more-wild-weather-after-been-lashed-by-severe-storms-c-1470046 (https://7news.com.au/news/severe-weather/queensland-braces-for-more-wild-weather-after-been-lashed-by-severe-storms-c-1470046)
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Post by: Fizzie on October 28, 2020, 03:45:57 PM
"We have a chance to see between 15 and 35 millimetres of rainfall on the forecast, but if we do have a storm go over the top, we could potentially see as much as 70 millimetres if it was a big storm,” said meteorologist Rosa Hoff.
Or then again, you could see 2/3 of 3/5 of 5/8 of SFA ???
Post by: Steffo1 on October 28, 2020, 04:26:10 PM
Yep, it's really scary ;D
"We have a chance to see between 15 and 35 millimetres of rainfall on the forecast, but if we do have a storm go over the top, we could potentially see as much as 70 millimetres if it was a big storm,” said meteorologist Rosa Hoff.
Or then again, you could see 2/3 of 3/5 of 5/8 of SFA ???
Yea, how unusual! Storms in Queensland in October. Who would have thunk?
Oh, bucketed down here half an hour ago, from a naughty storm, to the tune of 15.6 mm. That makes a life threatening total of about 37 mm for the month, so far.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 28, 2020, 04:38:58 PM
A few places yesterday got up to 70.
Everything went around us today, but to the south, Laidley has purple going over it..... so hail for sure.
Post by: DarWen on October 28, 2020, 04:44:04 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 28, 2020, 04:53:15 PM
Both dams @ 50% capacity too.
Post by: edz on October 28, 2020, 05:08:41 PM
People running around crazy, driving up over the footpath to get through the traffic and red traffic lights in their flash 4wd, so they dont get hailed on, others yelling to hurry up .. All thinking theyre going to get caught in the Supercell of Doom .....
People round here have gone Bat Shit crazy ..
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 28, 2020, 05:11:46 PM
Dark threatening clouds, a nice shade of bottle green tinge, no wind, a few big flashes and rumbles then hardly enough of the wet stuff to dampen the footpath . " Storm Gooonneeeeeee " .
People running around crazy, driving up over the footpath to get through the traffic and red traffic lights in their flash 4wd, so they dont get hailed on, others yelling to hurry up .. All thinking theyre going to get caught in the Supercell of Doom .....
People round here have gone Bat Shit crazy ..
You live there. ;D
Post by: edz on October 28, 2020, 10:34:08 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 29, 2020, 03:45:20 AM
Can't wait to see the dams now.
All our tank overflows go straight to them, rather than just piss out all over the ground. :cup:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 29, 2020, 06:17:46 AM
Post by: Fizzie on October 29, 2020, 06:25:29 AM
82 in the last 7 days...17.5mm..... still need a metre in each dam.
May as well call that 100mm!
Awesome :cup:
Post by: Steffo1 on October 29, 2020, 06:36:03 AM
Yea, how unusual! Storms in Queensland in October. Who would have thunk?
Oh, bucketed down here half an hour ago, from a naughty storm, to the tune of 15.6 mm. That makes a life threatening total of about 37 mm for the month, so far.
After good, soaking rain overnight, our monthly total now at 70.8 mm. As Jeepers has said, we still need another 100 mm or so, as our dam is still below half.
Post by: Fizzie on October 29, 2020, 07:36:43 AM
Looking back at our rain records, the years that we had above avergae rain In October, the same happened in December, so who knows, there may be something in it ???
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 29, 2020, 08:38:28 AM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 31, 2020, 01:49:22 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 31, 2020, 02:21:44 PM
Its eerily quiet here all of a sudden.
Post by: Spada on October 31, 2020, 02:33:59 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 31, 2020, 02:51:18 PM
Friggin good sized hail.
Post by: Bird on October 31, 2020, 06:06:56 PM
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https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-sydney-central-coast-20201031-p56aal.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-sydney-central-coast-20201031-p56aal.html)
In a severe thunderstorm warning at 3.04pm, the Bureau said thunderstorms are likely to produce "giant hailstones", heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding in the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands, in locations including Lismore, Grafton, Yamba and Maclean.
The storms may lead to flash flooding and "large hailstones" in other parts of the state, including Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Orange, Tamworth and Dubbo.
Post by: Fizzie on December 11, 2020, 06:16:18 AM
If we actually get what they're guessing at for the rest of the week, it'll certainly make the grass green! :o
http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/surfers-paradise.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/surfers-paradise.shtml)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 11, 2020, 10:47:54 AM
Post by: rossm on December 11, 2020, 11:03:45 AM
100mm in Nullagine probably the most exciting thing to happen there in a while. :D
Post by: Fizzie on December 12, 2020, 08:23:57 AM
You getting any of it yet, Jeeps ???
Post by: alnjan on December 12, 2020, 09:02:10 AM
Post by: rossm on December 12, 2020, 11:00:52 AM
A nearly cyclone is dumping on the Pilbara after another one wet the Kimberley early in the week.
100mm in Nullagine probably the most exciting thing to happen there in a while. :D
And Nullagine had another 100 plus. Marble Bar has had 200 over two days. Roads in and out of town all closed. Town Christmas Party on tonight, hopefully people can get there!
Post by: Fizzie on December 12, 2020, 11:35:59 AM
230mls at Coffs from about 4pm till 9am
Wow! :o
Post by: Bird on December 12, 2020, 11:54:06 AM
230mls at Coffs from about 4pm till 9amFlood related evacuation warnings at Sawtell I think it was
Post by: alnjan on December 12, 2020, 12:18:29 PM
Flood related evacuation warnings at Sawtell I think it was
One section of one street that backs onto a creek. It usually goes under pretty quick. In all it has been good steady rain, 230mls in 17 hrs. I checked my drive and it's really not that washed as it could have been. Even the creek wasn't up that much.
The BOM from their weather station at the Coffs airport only had 150mls. Like a lot of places we need about a week of 100-150mls each day, or rather over a 24hr period. Now if we had even 100mls, 150mls in half an hour like we have previously had, then we are in trouble with some flooding.
Post by: Bird on December 12, 2020, 12:25:18 PM
One section of one street that backs onto a creek. It usually goes under pretty quick. In all it has been good steady rain, 230mls in 17 hrs. I checked my drive and it's really not that washed as it could have been. Even the creek wasn't up that much.Used to go camping in the olds Kombi at Sawtell back in the late 70s I reckon it might have been... memories were of a real nice relaxing place near an outlet to ocean... maybe my mind is playin games..
The BOM from their weather station at the Coffs airport only had 150mls. Like a lot of places we need about a week of 100-150mls each day, or rather over a 24hr period. Now if we had even 100mls, 150mls in half an hour like we have previously had, then we are in trouble with some flooding.
Post by: alnjan on December 12, 2020, 12:38:36 PM
Used to go camping in the olds Kombi at Sawtell back in the late 70s I reckon it might have been... memories were of a real nice relaxing place near an outlet to ocean... maybe my mind is playin games..
Sounds like Sawty
Post by: Pottsy on December 12, 2020, 12:56:11 PM
One section of one street that backs onto a creek. It usually goes under pretty quick. In all it has been good steady rain, 230mls in 17 hrs. I checked my drive and it's really not that washed as it could have been. Even the creek wasn't up that much.
The BOM from their weather station at the Coffs airport only had 150mls. Like a lot of places we need about a week of 100-150mls each day, or rather over a 24hr period. Now if we had even 100mls, 150mls in half an hour like we have previously had, then we are in trouble with some flooding.
Sounds like the ground needs to saturate before it starts to flood.
Post by: alnjan on December 12, 2020, 02:13:52 PM
Sounds like the ground needs to saturate before it starts to flood.
Pretty much, like most areas affected by drought, the ground water needs replacing
Post by: MarkGU on December 12, 2020, 02:31:32 PM
Post by: alnjan on December 13, 2020, 04:49:37 PM
https://www.facebook.com/139175562844906/videos/129744765479413 (https://www.facebook.com/139175562844906/videos/129744765479413)
Post by: Fizzie on December 13, 2020, 05:17:26 PM
Natural Bridge
& what it looks like normally! :o
Post by: Spada on December 14, 2020, 07:12:46 AM
Post by: plusnq on December 14, 2020, 07:38:50 AM
I cored the lawn and spread 8 bags of fertiliser late yesterday arvo, so that should stop the rain now >:(
Might need to do it again 😂😂😂😂
Post by: Fizzie on December 17, 2020, 11:05:22 AM
Decent downpour overnight with 83 mm, which pushed us way past our PB of 1949 mm, to make this the wettest year in the 7 years I've been keeping records :o
& another 43 mm between 9.00 & 11.00 means that we've now broken 2 m of rain for the year!!! :o
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 19, 2020, 05:53:08 AM
If we could get one decent 30mm downpour in an hour, we would have some inflows for the dams.
When its steady rain, mother earth just gobbles it up.
Post by: Bird on December 19, 2020, 02:03:13 PM
Flood Watch for western inland Northern Territory
Issued on: Saturday 19 December 2020, 10:58:00 am (AEST)
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory
Flood Watch For Western Inland Northern Territory
Issued at 10:58 AM CST on Saturday 19 December 2020
Flood Watch Number: 2
WIDESPREAD FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR MANY PARTS OF WESTERN INLAND NORTHERN TERRITORY EARLY NEXT WEEK
A tropical low moving slowly southwest into the Kimberley. The low is expected to cross the north Kimberley coast during Saturday and then track over the inland Kimberley over the remaining weekend before continuing to slowly move south on Monday. Heavy falls will extend into western districts as the tropical low slowly moves south during the weekend and early next week.
Many parts of inland Northern Territory are very dry from a long period of low rainfall.
Widespread falls of 50-100 mm, with isolated heavier falls to 120 mm, are expected in the Tanami, Lasseter and Simpson Districts until Monday evening.
Significant rises in streams and creeks throughout the flood watch area are expected from Sunday and this could make many roads impassable including major highways. Many communities throughout the western inland Northern Territory may becomes isolated.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Tanami Desert
Central Desert
Western Desert
MacDonnell Ranges
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
Sturt Creek District
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/alicesprings/weather/warnings/ (https://www.abc.net.au/radio/alicesprings/weather/warnings/)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 19, 2020, 04:44:03 PM
Post by: Bird on December 19, 2020, 06:05:33 PM
Does that include "Dot Painting Central". ;DI forgot about him....lolol
Post by: Hairs on December 20, 2020, 02:20:38 PM
Thete are many lightning strikes.
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Post by: Fizzie on December 20, 2020, 03:05:07 PM
Keep you head down, mate!
Post by: Hairs on December 20, 2020, 03:12:35 PM
Wow :oCheers mate,
Keep you head down, mate!
It's passed now,
Just got an alert through my RFS app that there are power lines down near the Summerland H/way & Clarence Way.
Essential Energy is showing a big area out.
Post by: Hairs on December 20, 2020, 05:31:08 PM
SE QLD, Northern cnr of NSW.
Hope it isn't a rough ride.
Take care.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201220/ba63d32891b3c7304db066e73a4dadd3.jpg)
Post by: Fizzie on March 18, 2021, 08:04:51 AM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 18, 2021, 12:23:37 PM
Hey Jeeps, did you get any of the rain around your area ???
Yes thank you.... about 80mm so far...... the main dam is still a metre down but the place is as green as....
I'm about to go and mow some of it before it goes right off.
More rain this week end too.
Post by: Fizzie on March 19, 2021, 07:06:38 AM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 19, 2021, 12:15:05 PM
The news.com site reckons Sydney is going to be washed out into the Pacific ocean.
Beautiful day here.... just did 2 hours mowing. sun is shining, nice balmy 28 degrees.
Post by: edz on March 19, 2021, 12:39:17 PM
Post by: Bird on March 19, 2021, 10:25:49 PM
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/public-transport-delays-as-sydney-lashed-by-wild-weather-20210319-p57c4w.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/public-transport-delays-as-sydney-lashed-by-wild-weather-20210319-p57c4w.html)
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR401.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR401.loop.shtml#skip)
Post by: Fizzie on March 20, 2021, 07:35:52 AM
Stay safe!
Post by: Bird on March 20, 2021, 03:59:43 PM
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Post by: alnjan on March 20, 2021, 05:43:48 PM
once in a hunge year event again ... for the year
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Something Tim will never see again
Post by: Bird on March 20, 2021, 05:48:07 PM
Something Tim will never see againcouple of days ago mate caught train to Shitney from kendall - they had 400+ ml of rain so far... hes lucky he got out when he did
Post by: D4D on March 20, 2021, 05:49:32 PM
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Post by: alnjan on March 20, 2021, 06:15:35 PM
Pics on FB of the Drifta Gloucester store being under water, dunno about the factory itself.
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From memory if the factory was to go under most of Gloucester would no longer exist
Post by: Bird on March 20, 2021, 06:36:27 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR402.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR402.loop.shtml#skip)
Post by: Bird on March 22, 2021, 02:05:05 PM
Quote
Colo River passes 14m hours earlier than predicted
By Sarah McPhee
Major flooding is occurring on the Colo River at Upper Colo and Putty Road Bridge, the NSW SES says.
The Bureau of Meteorology had earlier warned the river, which flows into the Hawkesbury River, “may reach around 14 metres” by tonight.
The latest bureau reading at 12.45pm indicated a height of 14.8 metres on the Colo River at Upper Colo with major flooding
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Post by: Hairs on March 23, 2021, 06:48:36 PM
Post by: Fizzie on March 24, 2021, 06:29:35 AM
We are actually supposed to be heading out to Bigriggen today for a week ::), but Mt Lindesay Hwy is reported cut at Laravale so looks like we're not going anywhere right ATM :'(
Post by: Hairs on March 24, 2021, 06:54:50 AM
How are you round there, Hairs ???
We are actually supposed to be heading out to Bigriggen today for a week ::), but Mt Lindesay Hwy is reported cut at Laravale so looks like we're not going anywhere right ATM :'(
Hi Fizzie,
I hope all Swaggers are safe, take care.
Sorry for the long reply below.
We are home safe, if need be we can get to Grafton from Lawrence(lawrence Rd cut in a few places) out through Pringles Way/SummerLand H/way, an extra 50 odd kms.
We've been throught a few floods now hete in Lawrence, we have plenty of time to organise stuff before the Ferry goes off and the roads get cut.
A great indicator is a local farmer, he has cattle next to the Lawrence Genral Store, Monday after noon as I had to drive through Grafton to get back from Maclean, the cattle where there that morning, but he had moved them later that day. Yesterday morning the water had covered that paddock.
The ferry will be out for 5-7 days, if no more rain falls.
Both Daughters live in Yamba, and the road to Maclean is cut atm, high tides ate effecting this atm, so they are unable to get to work.
Looks like we as a club wont be camping at Easter, Heffer Station is cut off atm.
The below pics are not mine. This is only a small flood atm, anymore rain in the catchment and things will change.
They are of the Lawrence side at the ferry looking towards Woodford Island. I have hear the river bank & part of the river bank has been washed away about 2km towards Maclean.
Btw, thanks for asking mate.
Take care Swaggers.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210323/3aff506bd3b0d3a6ad4ae4f885d46e14.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210323/28194fe327b2cc8fc2c3d35ff4ef2822.jpg)
Post by: Fizzie on March 25, 2021, 07:00:31 AM
BoM says water level is down to 6m under the Bridge, but Main Roads still have it listed as closed, so buggered if I know what's going on ???
Post by: 2Strokeit on March 25, 2021, 10:22:57 AM
& apparently Mt Lindesay Hwy is still cut this morning ??? :'( >:(What about going through Maroon?
BoM says water level is down to 6m under the Bridge, but Main Roads still have it listed as closed, so buggered if I know what's going on ???
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2021, 12:39:20 PM
Post by: Fizzie on April 01, 2021, 08:28:03 AM
What about going through Maroon?
Thanks (a week later! ;D) but the road was also cut between Beauie & Boonah, so wouldn't have been able to go that way either.
As it was, just after posting that last message, we found out that the bridge had actually been open, with normal traffic going over it, since 3pm the previous arvo, despite the latest Main Roads update at 5.30 that morning saying it was still closed ??? ::)
There mapping & advisories must be done by the same people who were doing all the fire maps last year! ::)
So we got out there, a day late, but then enjoyed a very pleasant 6 day stay ;D
Post by: Hairs on April 02, 2021, 02:55:10 PM
Post by: alnjan on April 02, 2021, 03:10:45 PM
Post by: Fizzie on April 03, 2021, 07:49:46 AM
On the GC, both Little Nerang & Hinze Dams are currently over their spillways, & they're guessing 100 - 185mm of rain over Monday - Wednesday :o
Would be nice if it could all be moved a couple of 00 k West where they really need it :'(
Post by: Hairs on April 09, 2021, 06:23:18 PM
Take care Swaggers.
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Post by: rossm on April 09, 2021, 09:17:18 PM
Old colleague and I had a standing joke. If you stopped there in summer it would be 40 plus, in winter it would be 10 with a biting south easterly.
Hopefully this system just delivers some good rain for the grain growers.
Post by: Bird on April 11, 2021, 08:55:00 PM
https://www.theage.com.au/national/red-alert-issued-as-tropical-cyclone-seroja-threat-looms-off-western-australia-20210411-p57i9e.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/red-alert-issued-as-tropical-cyclone-seroja-threat-looms-off-western-australia-20210411-p57i9e.html)
Post by: Fizzie on April 12, 2021, 12:38:27 PM
Hope anybody up that way is OK ???
Post by: Bird on June 09, 2021, 07:52:12 PM
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/polar-blast-brings-icy-temperatures-and-snow-to-regional-nsw-20210609-p57zf7.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/polar-blast-brings-icy-temperatures-and-snow-to-regional-nsw-20210609-p57zf7.html)
Post by: Bird on July 27, 2021, 10:30:46 AM
Post by: sharkcaver on July 27, 2021, 10:54:08 AM
Gee WA is getting smashed,... they just reporting 8mtr waves off the coast
How many "twice a year storms" do we have to have. We've been smashed with rain and wind for a few weeks now. We made the wettest July in 20 years a week ago. 245Ml's so far this month and climbing as the front now passes through.
Post by: GeoffA on July 27, 2021, 04:37:09 PM
Post by: Fizzie on July 28, 2021, 07:10:51 AM
Post by: Bad Scott on July 28, 2021, 07:48:42 AM
How many times have they said "unprecedented"?It’s unprecedented ain’t it ;D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 24, 2021, 03:18:40 PM
Not sure about Vic, but NSW and Qld are in the firing line.....so they say.
Post by: Spada on September 26, 2021, 01:25:30 PM
if Higgins is anything to go on.
I'm not a fan of that site, to me they appear to beat it up the story & sensationalize things. I assume to garner more views/likes (= more advert $$$ >:D)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 29, 2021, 05:57:38 AM
Its a friggin big front.
Like a good boy, i gave the gutters and Shit a once over yesterday.
Post by: Spada on September 30, 2021, 06:09:31 AM
Like a good boy, i gave the gutters and Shit a once over yesterday.
and I spread 150kg of fertilizer, so between us we should have just scared any rain away
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 30, 2021, 06:48:12 AM
Post by: NZMarkb on September 30, 2021, 07:16:28 AM
Post by: Fizzie on September 30, 2021, 07:59:30 AM
Nice drink for the garden though ;D
Post by: Pottsy on September 30, 2021, 08:37:55 AM
Post by: Bird on September 30, 2021, 02:10:24 PM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/supercell-storm-set-to-lash-east-coast-bringing-rain-wind-and-hail/news-story/3a798ec77c8edba1036aa88010bad1a9 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/supercell-storm-set-to-lash-east-coast-bringing-rain-wind-and-hail/news-story/3a798ec77c8edba1036aa88010bad1a9)
Post by: plusnq on September 30, 2021, 03:09:54 PM
Look out, another once in a 100yr storm coming... a Supercell. Prep the reporters Dry-as-a-bones and Akubras..
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/supercell-storm-set-to-lash-east-coast-bringing-rain-wind-and-hail/news-story/3a798ec77c8edba1036aa88010bad1a9 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/supercell-storm-set-to-lash-east-coast-bringing-rain-wind-and-hail/news-story/3a798ec77c8edba1036aa88010bad1a9)
Unprecedented
Post by: GeoffA on September 30, 2021, 03:31:26 PM
Unprecedented
Catastrophic...
Post by: Bird on September 30, 2021, 07:19:16 PM
Catastrophic...not far wrong
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/supercell-storm-set-to-lash-east-coast-bringing-rain-wind-and-hail/news-story/3a798ec77c8edba1036aa88010bad1a9 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/supercell-storm-set-to-lash-east-coast-bringing-rain-wind-and-hail/news-story/3a798ec77c8edba1036aa88010bad1a9)
Eastern Australia is facing wild storms after a one-in-100-year weather event hit parts of the country yesterday. Freak storms flooded homes and large…
Middle left - is that a cow that large black spot???
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Post by: Spada on October 01, 2021, 02:07:17 PM
Post by: Spada on October 01, 2021, 02:12:58 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 01, 2021, 02:22:21 PM
I see we're in for the best of the storms today.
Yesterday, we had a wicked cell start to form right above us. (its happened a couple of times now)
Must be the lay of the land or the wind or something.
It was building above us for maybe 3 minutes, then shot off towards Ipswich.
The further it went, the worse it was getting too..... i was glad to see the arse of it.
I do have a funny feeling however, we may cop a good one today.
So much so, with out bathroom windows having little protection from hail.
I've braced and popped an old screen door over the window for the night.
I might get the ol girl to make some shutters for that window.... or shudders, as the young folk pronounce it.
Post by: Fizzie on October 01, 2021, 02:47:57 PM
You get any rain, Jeeps ???
Post by: Hairs on October 01, 2021, 03:04:26 PM
Fingers crossed, no damage.
Stay safe.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211001/fb8f7ba67d5fb3406e3fc176688e8150.jpg)
Post by: Fizzie on October 01, 2021, 03:10:25 PM
I do have a funny feeling however, we may cop a good one today.
You could be right? :'(
Have a look out to the west on radar - looks like Dalby just got creamed! :'( :o
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 01, 2021, 03:34:05 PM
You could be right? :'(
Have a look out to the west on radar - looks like Dalby just got creamed! :'( :o
We've been lucky, storms have gone either side so far.
Only 14mm over the whole week.
HOWEVER..... i'm not feeling we are going to be missed today.
I think the Dalby cell will get us unless a big wind blows it the other way.
Post by: Fizzie on October 01, 2021, 03:41:32 PM
Post by: Steffo1 on October 01, 2021, 03:58:29 PM
post removed on reflection :-[
Too late, mate! Murphy got to read it. :laugh:
Post by: bmwfreak on October 01, 2021, 04:14:21 PM
We've been lucky, storms have gone either side so far.
Only 14mm over the whole week.
HOWEVER..... i'm not feeling we are going to be missed today.
I think the Dalby cell will get us unless a big wind blows it the other way.
This one you mean?
Edit: One of these do you mean? They look to be heading north of you at this stage.
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21035.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21035.shtml)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 01, 2021, 04:22:49 PM
Mind you, its hard to tell sometimes.
Weatherzone is showing a third cell.
Post by: bmwfreak on October 01, 2021, 04:29:11 PM
We actually found, yesterday, that the perimeter of the windows on the western side of the house, that aren’t under the attached carport, aren’t waterproof. Dribbles running down the inside wall. Still, this part of the house is 100 or so years old, so it’s not too surprising.
Post by: bmwfreak on October 01, 2021, 04:50:22 PM
We got 50mm yesterday and some wind damage around town. If the current two cells continue easterly, I’d imagine that we could get the same again today.Power’s just gone, so it may be a bit worse than yesterday ???
Post by: bmwfreak on October 01, 2021, 05:17:40 PM
the Dalby cell has split and we should just get rain with any luck.Looking at the BOM now, the nasty cell is heading straight through the Lockyer. Hope you guys are OK.
Mind you, its hard to tell sometimes.
Weatherzone is showing a third cell.
Post by: Bird on October 01, 2021, 05:20:52 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR033.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR033.loop.shtml#skip)
mate said hail and pissin down in Goulburn today at his new joint.
Post by: Bird on October 01, 2021, 09:01:39 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAmMW4MVQAAEozD?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAmMW4QVIAIIYTz?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAmI-KpVEAUkfmv?format=jpg&name=large)
https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/australias-east-coast-braces-for-more-wild-weather-after-tornado-rips-through-nsw-homes/news-story/15d1e80842e0bbd0e87f62e37f042a30 (https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/australias-east-coast-braces-for-more-wild-weather-after-tornado-rips-through-nsw-homes/news-story/15d1e80842e0bbd0e87f62e37f042a30)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 02, 2021, 04:29:38 AM
Looking at the BOM now, the nasty cell is heading straight through the Lockyer. Hope you guys are OK.
This was, without doubt, the weirdest storm ever.
From early on, we were going to get body slammed.
Then the "cell" split in two.
Then it was trying to reform into one cell again.
Then the wind came, as windy as i've seen here and then some.
It was a massive storm front
I had the icon on screen marking our place. (Yes, i know where i live)
By all accounts and the radar, it should've been pissing rain.
Then the sun came out behind the storm just as the entire storm split up the middle. ???
I was on the computer, Astrid cane in from the lounge with her phone saying the storm just split..... so it wasn't just me.
We did get some rain..... i'll check later, i reckon 3 to 5mm tops.
Weird friggin storm. ???
Post by: Foo on October 02, 2021, 04:51:14 AM
kewl photos....
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAmMW4MVQAAEozD?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAmMW4QVIAIIYTz?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAmI-KpVEAUkfmv?format=jpg&name=large)
https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/australias-east-coast-braces-for-more-wild-weather-after-tornado-rips-through-nsw-homes/news-story/15d1e80842e0bbd0e87f62e37f042a30 (https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/australias-east-coast-braces-for-more-wild-weather-after-tornado-rips-through-nsw-homes/news-story/15d1e80842e0bbd0e87f62e37f042a30)
I love Mother Nature and the show that she puts on 8) but it's not fun when she's punishing you. :o
Foo
Post by: Foo on October 02, 2021, 04:55:23 AM
This was, without doubt, the weirdest storm ever.
From early on, we were going to get body slammed.
Then the "cell" split in two.
Then it was trying to reform into one cell again.
Then the wind came, as windy as i've seen here and then some.
It was a massive storm front
I had the icon on screen marking our place. (Yes, i know where i live)
By all accounts and the radar, it should've been pissing rain.
Then the sun came out behind the storm just as the entire storm split up the middle. ???
I was on the computer, Astrid cane in from the lounge with her phone saying the storm just split..... so it wasn't just me.
We did get some rain..... i'll check later, i reckon 3 to 5mm tops.
Weird friggin storm. ???
It's the same here where we live. :) Tracking some of the storms when I've been home and waiting for the hit and suddenly it parts like Mosses and the Dead Sea and we miss the brunt of it. Yet 2klms as the crow flies, my parents can be hammered. :o We only got about 3mm from both days. ;D
Foo
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 02, 2021, 05:17:08 AM
It's the same here where we live. :) Tracking some of the storms when I've been home and waiting for the hit and suddenly it parts like Mosses and the Dead Sea and we miss the brunt of it. Yet 2klms as the crow flies, my parents can be hammered. :o We only got about 3mm from both days. ;D
Foo
Just checked now..... 2mm was all she wrote.
It was just crazy the way it split up the middle.
Post by: Fizzie on October 02, 2021, 07:35:32 AM
kewl photos....
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAmMW4MVQAAEozD?format=jpg&name=large)
& I love the way people are still going for a surf & swim with that in the background! ::)
Post by: Fizzie on October 02, 2021, 07:36:36 AM
Post by: Pottsy on October 02, 2021, 08:58:35 AM
Reporters please note: not unprecedented! Not 1 in 100years, not catastrophic and not a hi Viz in sight! :laugh: :laugh:
Post by: Bird on October 02, 2021, 11:24:24 AM
& I love the way people are still going for a surf & swim with that in the background! ::)whats the problem, their wet anyway ;D ;D
hows this shot from TheLeader
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Post by: Bird on October 12, 2021, 09:59:06 AM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/tornado-risk-as-supercell-storms-lash-australias-east-coast/news-story/1ce5ed04ff4cb6884ded06b6500405e4 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/tornado-risk-as-supercell-storms-lash-australias-east-coast/news-story/1ce5ed04ff4cb6884ded06b6500405e4)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 13, 2021, 02:45:49 PM
What was going to be a massive run to Brisbane (drop cables), the sunny coast (drop intake with Shane), Brisbane (pick up cables), Ipswich (for paint, and panel beating tools) then grab the wife and then home, I've shortened.
On the strength of the warnings, it'll be drop Astrid at work, sunny coast, pick up the cheese and kisses and home again.
They reckon, 2 inch hail..... buggered if i know.
hmmm, $45,000 worth of classic 60's Cadillac or the Logan Bogan Limo.....
Yep, statesman day tomorrow.
I'm going to very angry if they're wrong, very angry indeed.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 14, 2021, 03:57:33 AM
Little bit of rumble and flash..... but good rain.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on October 14, 2021, 05:19:22 AM
some nice solid rain here at the moment (4am)
Little bit of rumble and flash..... but good rain.
Pool will be full in no time
GG
Post by: Fizzie on October 14, 2021, 08:34:48 AM
Rain is OK but not thrilled about the idea of hail :'(
Post by: bmwfreak on October 14, 2021, 08:40:30 AM
Post by: Fizzie on October 14, 2021, 08:45:47 AM
Post by: Bird on October 14, 2021, 09:25:55 AM
‘Double whammy’ supercell storm alert for Queensland and Northern NSW
Forecasters are bracing for flash flooding as a monster storm batters parts of one state, with rain drenching much of the east coast.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/brisbane-gold-coast-bracing-for-flash-flooding-after-monster-storm-delivers-50mm-in-one-hour/news-story/238de74e78cf89b145d1237496c2bf0a (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/brisbane-gold-coast-bracing-for-flash-flooding-after-monster-storm-delivers-50mm-in-one-hour/news-story/238de74e78cf89b145d1237496c2bf0a)
Then you look at BOM
http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ (http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/)
Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. ,
Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas. .
Post by: bmwfreak on October 14, 2021, 09:43:55 AM
Then you look at BOM
http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ (http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/)
Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. ,
Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas. .
That’s hardly sensational though is it >:D
Post by: Fizzie on October 14, 2021, 10:20:17 AM
Looks like a nasty little squall coming into CN
& that dumped another ~12mm fairly quickly.
Doing some looking online & found a private weather station only a few 00m away from the Park.
It's showing 53.1mm since midnight!!! :o
Post by: Bird on October 14, 2021, 10:29:06 AM
Akubras and Drizabones on standby
Post by: Fizzie on October 14, 2021, 02:01:15 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 14, 2021, 03:50:00 PM
Post by: Bird on October 14, 2021, 03:58:37 PM
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https://twitter.com/i/status/1448512051890900992 (https://twitter.com/i/status/1448512051890900992)
Post by: austastar on October 14, 2021, 04:42:41 PM
Bit dull in Hobart, light rain since 2pm,
Cheers
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Post by: Champin on October 14, 2021, 05:42:25 PM
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Post by: Bird on October 14, 2021, 06:59:39 PM
Post by: Bird on October 15, 2021, 09:04:40 AM
Shaken Armidale residents are in clean-up mode after a tornado ripped through town late on Thursday night, flipping a car, knocking down power poles, and tearing roofs of homes.
People were trapped in their homes as the tornado hit the northern NSW community around 11pm, with extensive damage believed to have occurred throughout the region, causing widespread power outages.
imagine the insurance paperwork on the sagging shade cloth
how did your car suffer 15,000 of damage...
Shade cloth hit it
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https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/tornado-rips-through-armidale-as-supercell-storms-linger-over-qld-and-northern-nsw/news-story/3229141e5c8cd4827bc6d5d515b8f12f (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/tornado-rips-through-armidale-as-supercell-storms-linger-over-qld-and-northern-nsw/news-story/3229141e5c8cd4827bc6d5d515b8f12f)
Post by: Bird on October 15, 2021, 10:48:39 AM
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Post by: Fizzie on October 15, 2021, 04:34:21 PM
Post by: vern on October 20, 2021, 03:56:18 PM
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Post by: Hairs on October 20, 2021, 06:03:21 PM
Strange weather for Sawtell(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211020/fb028f4b902ab16664b4d28aee1912ef.jpg)Just saw that on the news & that Mackay got 160mm hail, WTF.
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just think I heard a tink of hail on the chimney.
Post by: vern on October 20, 2021, 06:28:49 PM
Just saw that on the news & that Mackay got 160mm hail, WTF.Yeah got smashed down on the southern end of coffs today. Wifey got peppered coming home to woopi from work in grafton in the y62, luckily no damage.
just think I heard a tink of hail on the chimney.
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Post by: Hairs on October 20, 2021, 06:43:21 PM
Yeah got smashed down on the southern end of coffs today. Wifey got peppered coming home to woopi from work in grafton in the y62, luckily no damage.It's been savage :(
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Pics I've seen on FB, Insta, WOW.
Post by: vern on October 20, 2021, 06:48:44 PM
It's been savage :(Yeah, had to drive around in the aftermath to go recover a couple of our work vehicles, lots of carnage
Pics I've seen on FB, Insta, WOW.
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Post by: Steffo1 on October 20, 2021, 07:45:11 PM
Post by: vern on October 20, 2021, 08:20:01 PM
Hope the Landy's OK! :D4 late model 4x4 dmax's, and we take one of the workers old landies to do the recoveries
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Post by: Bird on October 23, 2021, 07:09:10 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR522.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR522.loop.shtml#skip)
Post by: Hairs on October 23, 2021, 07:26:33 PM
Missed one this arvo, another one rolls in now.
We are just north of Grafton.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211023/f5ee0b4f7f6d567f60f31dd212e11d77.jpg)
Post by: Marcus73 on October 23, 2021, 07:58:52 PM
Tassie divisions turn to get flogged
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR522.loop.shtml#skip (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR522.loop.shtml#skip)
Ah yes, certainly slightly damp outside currently.
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Post by: vern on October 23, 2021, 08:40:30 PM
We've been dodging bullets for a fortnight now.They got a bit more hail in coffs this arvo apparently
Missed one this arvo, another one rolls in now.
We are just north of Grafton.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211023/f5ee0b4f7f6d567f60f31dd212e11d77.jpg)
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Post by: alnjan on October 23, 2021, 09:52:50 PM
They got a bit more hail in coffs this arvo apparently
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We got hail in both storms
Post by: Bird on October 28, 2021, 09:13:26 AM
Post by: Marcus73 on October 28, 2021, 09:44:52 AM
Sounds harshUnprecedented
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Post by: Bird on October 28, 2021, 10:34:52 AM
Quote from: Marcus73
Unprecedented
Iron the drizabones - dig out the akubras... once in a 100yr
Post by: Steffo1 on October 28, 2021, 10:48:38 AM
Unprecedented
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https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AromaticSkeletalIcelandichorse-mobile.mp4 (https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AromaticSkeletalIcelandichorse-mobile.mp4)
Post by: Bird on October 28, 2021, 10:54:46 AM
...love the file name LMAO!! clip = :D
https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AromaticSkeletalIcelandichorse-mobile.mp4 (https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AromaticSkeletalIcelandichorse-mobile.mp4)
Post by: Bird on October 28, 2021, 01:34:23 PM
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/48ecb5e2677485cd1cd4cc6805074e59)
Post by: Hairs on November 07, 2021, 05:49:51 PM
Hope it's easy on us.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211107/e85680da66b5ca422e1d400665aefe5c.jpg)
Post by: Steffo1 on November 07, 2021, 06:20:33 PM
Temp just dropped about 10d.
Hope it's easy on us.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211107/e85680da66b5ca422e1d400665aefe5c.jpg)
You can see my place there. Stay safe!
Post by: Hairs on November 07, 2021, 06:40:59 PM
I do hope all is well for others.
It's broken up a little atm.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211107/30f55f9fbe2a5d0dc127d3c410ea5304.jpg)
Post by: Hairs on November 08, 2021, 06:22:33 AM
Woke up this morning to a nice drop of rain and it's still raining. :)
Post by: bmwfreak on November 08, 2021, 07:13:24 AM
Post by: Bird on November 10, 2021, 08:32:56 AM
https://twitter.com/BOM_NSW/status/1457954045499527168 (https://twitter.com/BOM_NSW/status/1457954045499527168)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDuxekQWYAAiZB1?format=png)
Post by: Bird on November 13, 2021, 09:03:31 AM
Young family trapped in outback by floodwaters face long wait for rescue
https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-update-australia-young-family-trapped-in-sa-outback-by-rising-floodwaters-could-wait-weeks-for-rescue/f83a298f-8fab-4cbd-893e-a5ec73230db1 (https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-update-australia-young-family-trapped-in-sa-outback-by-rising-floodwaters-could-wait-weeks-for-rescue/f83a298f-8fab-4cbd-893e-a5ec73230db1)
(https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/QISh-vK5OwQJ4AfWWDLmgtX-b7I=/800x0/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F8f204efd-503f-4b11-ac18-db7a8e64c45b)
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Post by: Bird on November 13, 2021, 09:35:25 AM
(https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/vJSk1npWX8Uu-_Zmr_Rz0jESoD4=/800x0/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2Fad23de15-708b-40cd-899b-d5d1ff91051c)
https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-forecast-australia-eastern-states-brace-for-second-day-of-heavy-rain-with-potential-of-more-flooding-and-hail/e61b0587-f468-4334-b820-710b8645dec1 (https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-forecast-australia-eastern-states-brace-for-second-day-of-heavy-rain-with-potential-of-more-flooding-and-hail/e61b0587-f468-4334-b820-710b8645dec1)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 22, 2021, 04:17:31 AM
Weather girl on Ch. 10 says the same, but the chart behind says different.
Higgins says, we're in for a drenching, 100 in a couple of hours, flash flooding.... but not everywhere.
The frogs have been crocking since yesterday.
A termite hill down the back, has just had another floor added to it.
Ants seem to be on the move.
I've just mowed and the place looks lovely.
I dunno, but i think my money is on the critters.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 22, 2021, 06:41:25 AM
Post by: Champin on November 22, 2021, 06:43:20 AM
Just had a ripper dump.... and about to go again i think :cup:Something you ate?
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 22, 2021, 07:04:25 AM
Second dump is due to finish shortly, but a 3rd is on the radar.
At a guess, we've had better than 20mm so far this morning.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 22, 2021, 07:26:42 AM
Bit of water coming in over the kitchen sink and Shit. BUGGER.
Lots and lots of rain..... 46mm since 5:30am
Post by: Fizzie on November 24, 2021, 05:28:11 PM
Post by: Bird on March 08, 2022, 01:02:15 PM
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/821217cd8faaa2bb5991b7e8c3fc7461)
Currently a large stretch of the 29km motorway has been closed due to flooding. Both directions on the M5 East Motorway between King Georges Rd and General Holmes Dr from Beverly Hills to Mascot has been unavailable to drivers since Monday afternoon.
Post by: Pottsy on March 08, 2022, 04:32:47 PM
M5 in Shitney!
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/821217cd8faaa2bb5991b7e8c3fc7461)
Currently a large stretch of the 29km motorway has been closed due to flooding. Both directions on the M5 East Motorway between King Georges Rd and General Holmes Dr from Beverly Hills to Mascot has been unavailable to drivers since Monday afternoon.
As we like to say in the driest state in the driest continent “Farkles”
Post by: Fizzie on March 09, 2022, 07:58:16 AM
Post by: Bird on March 09, 2022, 08:35:33 AM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/nsw-weather-50000-evacuated-as-new-threat-hits-sydney/news-story/a2b124a73c46f7c6cba301e7a1cf1538 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/nsw-weather-50000-evacuated-as-new-threat-hits-sydney/news-story/a2b124a73c46f7c6cba301e7a1cf1538)
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/50976027d5628066edbad380e410ea00)
Post by: Bird on March 30, 2022, 03:33:01 PM
From Evans Head up to Byron Bay, rainfall was recorded at 200 to 300mm an hour, causing dangerous flash flooding in the towns of Ballina and Byron Bay.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/northern-rivers-towns-brace-for-more-evacuations-as-rivers-flood/news-story/7e90a77488b654c18943cee36b7e74c2 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/northern-rivers-towns-brace-for-more-evacuations-as-rivers-flood/news-story/7e90a77488b654c18943cee36b7e74c2)
Post by: vern on March 30, 2022, 04:18:30 PM
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Post by: Hairs on March 30, 2022, 06:51:56 PM
PREPARE TO EVACUATE - FLOODING - #MACLEAN, #YAMBA, #ILUKA, #ULMARRA, #LAWRENCE
- 5:51PM, Wednesday 30th March
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting possible flooding for the Clarence River:
Clarence River at Lawrence and surrounding areasClarence River at Ulmarra and surrounding areasClarence River at Brushgrove and Cowper areasClarence River at Maclean, Yamba and Iluka areasAs a result, residents and visitors to these areas should take action now to prepare for possible flood impacts.
Low lying properties may experience impacts due to flash flooding and/or riverine flooding.
People in these areas need to closely monitor weather and road closures and make informed decisions early based on individual circumstances.
Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to.
:(
Just received another Text from the SES.
An Evacuation centre is open at the South Grafton High School, Tyson St South Grafton.
www.ses.nsw.gov.au Tel 132 500
We are fine up on a hill, but there are many farms, properties in the flood plain.
Poor buggars.
Post by: Fizzie on March 31, 2022, 07:27:49 AM
Post by: Hairs on March 31, 2022, 07:41:05 AM
Hope everybody is OK down there ??? :'(Hey Fizzie,
Cheers mate.
The link below is of the river systems of the Northern Rivers.
For the moment the rain has stopped, but there is a lot of water to make it's way down the Clarence River, Yamba Road is cut again at Pamlers Island. A lot of Yamba businesses have shut their doors, staff shortage due to closed roads.
Note, some river height stations below Grafton show a fall or steady, this is due to the tide.
Fingers crossed we don't get anymore rain.
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html
Post by: bmwfreak on March 31, 2022, 08:55:13 AM
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html (http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html)
Post by: Bird on March 31, 2022, 09:54:39 AM
Acting NSW Premier Paul Toole shared fears the weather event could happen again in April. Picture: Media Mode.
Post by: Hairs on March 31, 2022, 09:59:23 AM
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/055fb1c6b1f84b08561ab133f1a28c8b)The word is another system is building off the QLD coast.
Acting NSW Premier Paul Toole shared fears the weather event could happen again in April. Picture: Media Mode.
:(
Post by: Bird on March 31, 2022, 10:07:41 AM
Post by: Bird on March 31, 2022, 10:49:24 AM
https://twitter.com/Telstra/status/1504642847793852416 (https://twitter.com/Telstra/status/1504642847793852416)
Last night our mobile tower in Mullumbimby was set on fire. Because of that, there’s no mobile coverage into Greater Mullumbimby.
It’s shocking to see someone purposely damage a tower, especially when the community is still recovering from floods.
Post by: bmwfreak on March 31, 2022, 11:09:46 AM
Why would you?
Looters?
Post by: Hairs on March 31, 2022, 11:36:03 AM
They have gone through enough, now this.
:(
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Post by: Bird on April 06, 2022, 01:09:42 PM
Sydney weather: Up to 500mm of heavy rain, thunderstorms to hit across NSW
After a brief reprieve of sunshine, large parts of NSW and Sydney are set for another battering of “significant” heavy rains.
After a short reprieve from wet weather, the rains are set to lash Sydney and large swathes of NSW once again.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued severe weather warnings for people in Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and parts of Hunter, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands areas, with heavy rainfall to lash the southern and central NSW regions.
While Sydney residents have woken up to inclement drizzles, the heavy rainfall is forecast to begin from Wednesday afternoon, along with a danger of flash flooding.
BOM senior hydrologist Ailsa Schofield said the wet weather system could result in collective rainfalls across NSW of up to 500mm by the end of the week.
“On Wednesday we might see rainfall total in excess of 100mm,” she told 9 News.
“On Thursday we might see rainfall totals in excess of 200-250mm.
“On Friday we will see higher rainfall totals in excess of 150mm.”
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/sydney-weather-up-to-500mm-of-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-to-hit-nsw/news-story/fdbfd2f3f5186f3ced166538cf6001a6 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/sydney-weather-up-to-500mm-of-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-to-hit-nsw/news-story/fdbfd2f3f5186f3ced166538cf6001a6)
Post by: Hairs on April 09, 2022, 04:36:33 PM
:(
Post by: Bird on April 27, 2022, 03:23:12 PM
Travellers stranded on Oodnadatta Track with supplies running low, and more rain coming
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-26/travellers-stranded-on-oodnadatta-track-supplies-run-low/101015646 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-26/travellers-stranded-on-oodnadatta-track-supplies-run-low/101015646?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web)
(https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/d4c33d1304199110050b58afae309bf4)
Floodwaters rushing over Scrammy Gorge like a waterfall.(Supplied: Trish Sloan Photogaphy)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-27/qld-weather-record-rain-western-queensland-flood/101018128 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-27/qld-weather-record-rain-western-queensland-flood/101018128)
(https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/b1cbbec56b7c2b4e6a28ba420e0abe76)
https://www.9news.com.au/national/floods-cut-off-queensland-outback-dinosaur-museum/6ccb38bb-2b24-4cba-8270-baee7db17d92 (https://www.9news.com.au/national/floods-cut-off-queensland-outback-dinosaur-museum/6ccb38bb-2b24-4cba-8270-baee7db17d92)
Post by: Hairs on April 27, 2022, 04:27:29 PM
Advise was not to travel out there.
That came from a FB page, I joined since visiting 17 months ago.
Post by: Pottsy on April 27, 2022, 05:49:23 PM
Post by: Bird on May 30, 2022, 06:43:41 PM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/auatralia-winter-weather-freezing-temperatures-damaging-winds-rain-hail-and-snow-forecasted/news-story/f3d45650cad795b3336446839e4d6ae9 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/auatralia-winter-weather-freezing-temperatures-damaging-winds-rain-hail-and-snow-forecasted/news-story/f3d45650cad795b3336446839e4d6ae9)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 31, 2022, 05:30:53 AM
Sure hope that isn't correct.
Just cold for this week, with 50kph winds with 90kph gusts.
Good way to see which trees can hang on with wet ground all around.
Post by: Steffo1 on May 31, 2022, 08:20:20 AM
The Brisbane Weather site is suggesting we might be in for another 300mm dump around the 14th June. :o
Sure hope that isn't correct.
It very well could be correct.
I'm off to Gnoorganbin (Moreton Island, a.k.a. Mulgumpin) on the 12th! :D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 31, 2022, 08:31:27 AM
Post by: Bird on June 01, 2022, 04:44:57 PM
A Triple Zero emergency call fortunately was able to get out, despite the very limited phone reception in the area.
Emergency supplies of beef jerky kept at the hut sustained the bushwalkers until the dedicated police alpine rescue team, led by Detective Sergeant Brad Hughes, was able to get to them later on Tuesday morning and bring them out.
Such was the rapid deterioration in the weather and the accumulation of snow, conventional four-wheel drive vehicles were unable to gain access, with the Jindabyne-based police rescue team using their caterpillar-tracked Land Rover Defender to reach the hut as visibility in the area dropped below 10 metres.
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7763046/police-alpine-team-rescues-two-men-trapped-by-icy-weather-blast/?cs=2627 (https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7763046/police-alpine-team-rescues-two-men-trapped-by-icy-weather-blast/?cs=2627)
Post by: Bird on July 04, 2022, 09:56:45 AM
But what is it with people STILL trying to drive through floods.... ??? ???? ????
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/dire-weather-warning-leave-now-or-you-may-be-trapped/news-story/a62ee49c2fc080cb353395b8bca16450 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/dire-weather-warning-leave-now-or-you-may-be-trapped/news-story/a62ee49c2fc080cb353395b8bca16450)
Post by: Fizzie on July 22, 2022, 02:10:01 PM
Hope everyone in the Burnett & Sunnie (!) Coast are OK ??? :-\
Post by: Bird on August 24, 2022, 10:35:05 AM
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/6d4daac382e513bf9b17d3361ee50fb2)
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/colder-winter-temperatures-settle-in-over-south-and-east/news-story/c50b83cd5be4cd98185aa4e2c7ddf112 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/colder-winter-temperatures-settle-in-over-south-and-east/news-story/c50b83cd5be4cd98185aa4e2c7ddf112)
Post by: Bird on September 08, 2022, 09:58:51 AM
This is Stephens creek on the Tibooburra road at 2am this morning. Touch wet...
Post by: Foo on September 08, 2022, 12:15:56 PM
I'm currently at Goondiwindi waiting to load and the wind is screaming through here, I just hope thye rain stays away for another couple of hours. ;)
Foo
Post by: Bird on September 08, 2022, 12:56:16 PM
:o :o
I'm currently at Goondiwindi waiting to load and the wind is screaming through here, I just hope thye rain stays away for another couple of hours. ;)
Gee you get around dontcha...
https://www.windy.com/YGDI?-28.521,149.221,8 (https://www.windy.com/YGDI?-28.521,149.221,8)
Post by: Foo on September 08, 2022, 01:08:10 PM
Gee you get around dontcha...
https://www.windy.com/YGDI?-28.521,149.221,8 (https://www.windy.com/YGDI?-28.521,149.221,8)
Yeah sometimes, I was in Murgon this morning and loading back to Brisbane with H2 Wheat for flour. Only 15mths left and the trucks can get forked, I've had enough of the hours and dealing with F-tards on the roads, as well as the authorities and the hoops you jump through. >:D
I will miss the sunsets and rises but that's the only part. ;)
Foo
Post by: Bad Scott on September 08, 2022, 02:12:14 PM
The Silver City Highway from Broken Hill to Tibooburra and the Silverton Road are both closed.Easy to avoid. Time to do the dog fence
This is Stephens creek on the Tibooburra road at 2am this morning. Touch wet...
come out a Waka Rd turn left for Cameron Corner. No signs saying road closed Sent from the roads less travelled
Post by: Bird on September 08, 2022, 03:29:44 PM
Post by: Bird on November 14, 2022, 04:10:55 PM
https://www.facebook.com/SouthWestSlopesZone/videos/1244173406153282/ (https://www.facebook.com/SouthWestSlopesZone/videos/1244173406153282/)
Post by: Bird on December 02, 2022, 01:03:27 PM
A minor flood warning is currently in place for the Fitzroy River at Noonkanbah, with Willare likely to reach minor flood levels overnight.
Minor flood warnings began to filter through for parts of the Kimberley late last week, but by Sunday moderate flood warnings were in place for Fitzroy Crossing.
On Monday water levels on the Fitzroy River peaked at 11.3 metres, a nine-metre rise over five days, after rainfall blanketed the region.
The floodwaters forced authorities to close a section of the Great Northern Highway just outside Fitzroy Crossing, headed towards Halls Creek
Photos released by Main Roads WA showed vehicles attempting to cross the inundated section of road near Bluebush Creek, over the weekend and early this week.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-01/heavy-rains-lead-to-early-flood-warnings-for-kimberley-residents/101715594 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-01/heavy-rains-lead-to-early-flood-warnings-for-kimberley-residents/101715594)
Post by: Foo on December 02, 2022, 05:31:11 PM
Foo
Post by: Bird on December 02, 2022, 06:24:08 PM
And yet, there are fools that will drive into fast flowing water, without the slightest regards for others in the car or those that have to rescue them! >:(there was even a Semi the other week, he was in a world of hurt with the water up to the bonnet ... him and his missus being air lifted off the roof of it....
Foo
Post by: Foo on December 02, 2022, 07:19:40 PM
there was even a Semi the other week, he was in a world of hurt with the water up to the bonnet ... him and his missus being air lifted off the roof of it....
Yep, they walk and work amongst us. ::)
Foo
Post by: Bird on December 09, 2022, 10:28:09 AM
http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/wyndham.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/wyndham.shtml)
Post by: Foo on December 10, 2022, 07:18:02 AM
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Foo
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Post by: Foo on December 10, 2022, 07:20:31 AM
Don't know why pics are pixelated. ???
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Foo
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Post by: austastar on December 10, 2022, 08:01:09 AM
It must have been the onions!
Cheers
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Post by: Bird on December 10, 2022, 09:51:39 AM
Mother was angry on Wednesday night north of The Gums. :o :oYou upgrading? Is that an old Leader?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221209/b621f7262bfa57894ef0fd089ac6f0ef.jpg)
What did the damage to the old Kenny?
Post by: Foo on December 10, 2022, 12:27:25 PM
Foo
Post by: Bird on May 09, 2023, 11:36:00 AM
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/08/04/70714485-12058233-image-a-21_1683518178042.jpg)
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/08/06/70716171-12058233-image-a-46_1683523850866.jpg)
and cronulla... Looks like the beach has been washed away - again.. :(
(https://www.theleader.com.au/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/m9vLL79wG9rkYqcLgNT6gJ/8cd33c9d-a182-41c0-8cd5-68482819b2c7.jpg/r0_272_5315_3272_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Post by: Bird on May 19, 2023, 04:28:42 PM
Australia’s Lord Howe Island issued tsunami warning after undersea earthquake
‘A popular Australian holiday destination is on high alert after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a tsunami warning following a significant earthquake.
Australia on #Tsunami Watch after magnitude 7.6 #earthquake near Southeast of Loyalty Islands. Potential threat for #LordHoweIsland. Latest info here: http://bom.gov.au/tsunami.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/australias-lord-howe-island-issued-tsunami-warning-after-undersea-earthquake/news-story/062c97bc68a427358e19c53cbd205efe (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/australias-lord-howe-island-issued-tsunami-warning-after-undersea-earthquake/news-story/062c97bc68a427358e19c53cbd205efe)
Post by: Fizzie on November 30, 2023, 03:42:39 PM
Post by: Fizzie on January 10, 2024, 03:14:39 PM
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/ (http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/)
Post by: Hairs on February 14, 2024, 09:17:52 AM
Storms which have left 200000+ without power, with no idea when that will be fixed.
Fires, which have injured Fire Fighters, destroyed homes & properties.
Take care.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Brij on February 14, 2024, 09:29:29 PM
WOW, Victoria has copped ot in the last 24 hours.
Storms which have left 200000+ without power, with no idea when that will be fixed.
Fires, which have injured Fire Fighters, destroyed homes & properties.
Take care.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Yes. News report spoke about a truck burn over with minor burns. Town of Pomonal lost half its dwellings (only 30 houses, small town, but still hits hard, possibly harder than big town).
Meanwhile in Gippsland, late arvo, choas from storm. I turned on CFA radio when I got home from work. 300 incidents on Emergency App in West, south and Central Gippsland at one stage. Farmer died at Mirboo Nth. Hit by roofing iron whilst herding cowes. Incident reports from members describing scenes like from a tornado. Powerlines down everywhere. Trees down everwhere. Trucks can't get to crashes due to blocked roads. Brigades turning themselves out due to pagers and phones down.
I assume probably no where near as bad as Qld has often and frequently copped, but still hard work dealing with it all.
Post by: Bird on February 15, 2024, 08:43:38 AM
The amount of rain has turned the Birdsville track into a Chanel while waters in the Diamintina race towards Birdsville.
Post by: Fizzie on February 16, 2024, 07:20:31 AM
Post by: Bird on December 09, 2024, 09:41:44 AM
Post by: Bird on February 03, 2025, 07:27:40 PM
Very strange when you look at BOM of Aussie the whole place is dark red :(
Post by: Bad Scott on February 03, 2025, 07:33:11 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 03, 2025, 07:40:47 PM
Another day of it tomorrow.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on February 11, 2025, 04:15:27 PM
Here in Lawrence, I can here the rumbling, the sun has been blocked out and there isn't a breathe of wind, the trees are dead still.
Edit, Wind just picked up.
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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Pottsy on February 11, 2025, 05:27:10 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 11, 2025, 05:47:05 PM
Raining atm(not heavy), can hear thunder in the distance all around us, it's gone still.
?
Looks like it split, went either side of us, we are at the blue dot.
The yellow circle with the number, is the amount of lightening strikes.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
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Post by: Pottsy on February 11, 2025, 06:32:50 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 11, 2025, 06:35:44 PM
We’d kill for some rain, prediction for Thurs 40% chance of 0 to 1mm. Won’t hold my breath.Doubt we've had 10ml.
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Post by: Pottsy on February 12, 2025, 04:57:53 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 12, 2025, 05:24:49 PM
Yet less than 10k's away received up 55mm
Another storm brewing atm, doesn't feel like there will be much in it.
I could be wrong
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Post by: Bird on February 13, 2025, 09:47:54 AM
Quote from: Hairs
Last night's storm dropped 21mm
last night didnt drop below mid 20's here.. 29 at 9am :(
Post by: Hairs on February 13, 2025, 03:28:10 PM
last night didnt drop below mid 20's here.. 29 at 9am :(That's just
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Post by: wakychapmans on February 13, 2025, 04:00:48 PM
last night didnt drop below mid 20's here.. 29 at 9am :(
heh heh heh... that's cute...
over XMAS we had the community generator go out at 2am. It was 34 degrees.
Thankfully it came on again around 3.30am
until mid Jan we were hitting low 40's every day. with the occasional 46 degree melter.
But now that the wet is (almost) upon us... we're sitting at 34-38 daily. (but the minimum overnight is also 28.
Post by: Fizzie on March 03, 2025, 07:34:08 AM
BoM says http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml). but other models have Alfie potentially crossing anywhere from Noosa down to the NSW border! :-\
Reading an article yesterday that the last actual active cyclone recorded in the SE Coast weather region was in 1974! :o I remember that one, as I was at High School at the time & remember saying Hmm, 2pm, it should be dead level with us now? However, it was "only" Cat 1 & either 20 or 40 miles out to sea.
Everything since then had already dropped below cyclone strength when it passed through the official SEQ area itself, although a few of them (eg Debbie) still dropped
So this is going to be a real wake-up for the ~80% of the population that has never seen one!
Post by: Rowlie on March 03, 2025, 12:01:04 PM
Good luck to everyone and if it does look like hitting the coast keep ya heads down.
Rowlie
Post by: Hairs on March 03, 2025, 12:10:49 PM
Grafton yesterday, on our way home. Coles was packed.
Maclean this morning, IGA, the same thing, 4x4 & caravans parked everywhere.
Our local store, here in Lawrence, one of the staff told me he had two phone calls from people wanting to know how much duct tape they had, to tape up the windows.
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Post by: Fizzie on March 03, 2025, 01:06:06 PM
to tape up the windows.
Are we still supposed to do that, or is modern glass shatter resistant enough ???
Oh, & you're included in the Watch that's just been issued, as well!
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml)
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20023.html (http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20023.html)
Post by: Hairs on March 03, 2025, 01:32:28 PM
The use of the term cyclone, when the system moved south was removed a few years, they are an East Coast Low now
The Building code of Australia, use to have W41 down as far as Coffs Harbour, but I believe that changed when the word cyclone wasn't used for a system south of the qld/nsw border.
38km's Grafton is from the coast.Those in Lismore, must be Crapping Bricks atm.
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/history/tracks/ (http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/history/tracks/)
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Post by: Hairs on March 03, 2025, 05:57:13 PM
A press release stating insurance shares have fallen, due the the impact of the cyclone that will impact Brisbane.
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Post by: Fizzie on March 04, 2025, 07:41:15 AM
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/history/tracks/ (http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/history/tracks/)
Thanks for that!
I'm thinking of "Zoe" in 73-74, who by this actually crossed the coast at the bottom end of the GC, on 12/3/74 at ~980 thingies!
Post by: Hairs on March 04, 2025, 08:22:37 AM
I remember the noise, the howling of the wind.
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Post by: Fizzie on March 05, 2025, 07:47:09 AM
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml
Forecasts has moved a track a little further south, now crossing south of Brisbane,with the main effects being centred on the GC :'( :-\
Post by: Bad Scott on March 05, 2025, 07:58:26 AM
I was 8 years old, living in Ballina at the time when that cyclone crossed the coast.Hold onto ya hair, hairs. It's gonna get windy
I remember the noise, the howling of the wind.
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Post by: Hairs on March 05, 2025, 08:06:45 AM
:)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bad Scott on March 05, 2025, 08:56:11 AM
But I have Beer.So long as you have a 2 months supply for the 2 days
:)
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Post by: Bird on March 05, 2025, 09:01:18 AM
But I have Beer.ya need power to keep it cold though
:)
Post by: Hairs on March 05, 2025, 09:33:44 AM
ya need power to keep it cold thoughThat's why I bought a couple of years ago, a 3.5kva Genny
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Post by: Hairs on March 05, 2025, 09:38:25 AM
So long as you have a 2 months supply for the 2 daysHmm, Might shot down to the general store and get another box, and ok, twist my arm, I'll get a litre of JD.
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Hey, You know you have done a good job of parenting, when young Jack comes home, with 3 boxes of beer & 3 bottles of Rum, "Just incase Dad"
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Post by: Bad Scott on March 05, 2025, 09:55:40 AM
That's why I bought a couple of years ago, a 3.5kva GennyHope you got 2 weeks supply of fuel for it
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Post by: Hairs on March 05, 2025, 10:00:13 AM
Hope you got 2 weeks supply of fuel for itSorted, I've just geared my maintenance business to include acerage with the Cox Zero Turn.
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So I've got near 80 litres of fuel on hand.
It's only a 70km trip the long way round to Grafton if the Lawrence road floods.
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Post by: Bird on March 05, 2025, 11:58:08 AM
https://www.windy.com/?-27.284,155.522,6 (https://www.windy.com/?-27.284,155.522,6)
Post by: Hairs on March 05, 2025, 03:13:54 PM
https://zoom.earth/maps/satellite/#view=-27.46,156.086,6z (https://zoom.earth/maps/satellite/#view=-27.46,156.086,6z)
It just adds another tool to those I already use to assess what the weather is doing.
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Post by: Bird on March 06, 2025, 11:08:36 AM
Cyclones:
Debbie, Cat 4, March 2017
Marcia, Cat 5, 2015
Yasi, Cat 5, 2011
Larry, Cat 4, 2006
Alfred, Cat 2. 2025
Mostly media driven? Time to get out the Akubras and dry-as-a-bones and go LIVE TO OUR REPORTER ON SCENE...?
Not saying it wont be bad - any cyclone would be bad.. I guess its better to over prepare than ignore it..
Post by: Rowlie on March 06, 2025, 11:46:39 AM
from another forum....
Cyclones:
Debbie, Cat 4, March 2017
Marcia, Cat 5, 2015
Yasi, Cat 5, 2011
Larry, Cat 4, 2006
Alfred, Cat 2. 2025
Mostly media driven? Time to get out the Akubras and dry-as-a-bones and go LIVE TO OUR REPORTER ON SCENE...?
Not saying it wont be bad - any cyclone would be bad.. I guess its better to over prepare than ignore it..
As I understand it the categorisation is determined by wind velocity. Up to 160kmh I think is cat 2. It doesn't reflect the rain volume or the tidal surge. The low barometric pressure causes king tides and the accompanying wind on top of that creates tidal surge. So all the water falling on the land can't get away to sea which at the same time is trying to inundate the land.
As a kid living in Cairns we were on the edge of a few but never actually copped one. I did see the see water coming up through the stormwater grates in the main street once as an associated king tide pushed up.
They have already had a lot of rain up there and water storages are well up if not already full. I've heard reports of up to 400mm.
Its got to go somewhere.
The waiting can't be much fun. Thinking of you all and lets hope it fades to a low pressure system as it approaches the coast.
Rowlie
Post by: paceman on March 06, 2025, 12:19:16 PM
from another forum....
Cyclones:
Debbie, Cat 4, March 2017
Marcia, Cat 5, 2015
Yasi, Cat 5, 2011
Larry, Cat 4, 2006
Alfred, Cat 2. 2025
Mostly media driven? Time to get out the Akubras and dry-as-a-bones and go LIVE TO OUR REPORTER ON SCENE...?
Not saying it wont be bad - any cyclone would be bad.. I guess its better to over prepare than ignore it..
do some more research and have a look at where those cyclones crossed the coast.
then you might see why Alfred is still very dangerous. not necessarily for wind, but for rainfall in a HEAVILY populated area, with not much open ground for water to soak away, as opposed to further north.
Post by: Hairs on March 06, 2025, 03:56:53 PM
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Post by: Bird on March 06, 2025, 04:25:36 PM
most comments seem to agree
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/tropical-cyclone-alfred-live-updates/live-coverage/0560e7fa620a2730e5271451a3e4610e#/entry/24694379 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/tropical-cyclone-alfred-live-updates/live-coverage/0560e7fa620a2730e5271451a3e4610e#/entry/24694379)
As I said I'm not saying it wont be bad - any cyclone would be bad - Wind damage or flood damage - its all damaging some poor souls.. I guess its better to over prepare than ignore it.
But IMWO the media aren't helping the situation.
Post by: paceman on March 06, 2025, 05:05:33 PM
it would be nice for the media to be not spreading fear and exaggerating...Using that list of cyclones as a reason to downplay the danger is asinine and shows a real lack of understanding.
most comments seem to agree
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/tropical-cyclone-alfred-live-updates/live-coverage/0560e7fa620a2730e5271451a3e4610e#/entry/24694379 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/tropical-cyclone-alfred-live-updates/live-coverage/0560e7fa620a2730e5271451a3e4610e#/entry/24694379)
As I said I'm not saying it wont be bad - any cyclone would be bad - Wind damage or flood damage - its all damaging some poor souls.. I guess its better to over prepare than ignore it.
But IMWO the media aren't helping the situation.
The media beat up everything and have been doing it for decades.
Is it right? No.
Do you have to consume it and pass it on? Also no.
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Post by: Hoyks on March 06, 2025, 05:15:26 PM
it would be nice for the media to be not spreading fear and exaggerating...
But IMWO the media aren't helping the situation.
Always the way though, if it bleeds, it leads. Guaranteed there will be someone in a raincoat or in the driving rain, trying to fit under an umbrella, leading the evening news.
Also guaranteed I'll get a panicked phone call from Mum or rellos interstate asking how we are surviving the ferocious onslaught of the storm or getting on with the fires or whatever disaster is currently in progress.
Right now we have 20km/h breeze and had about 0.2mm of rain all day. Had the day off work, so put in a fence post and cleaned up the shed so I can fit another car in there.
The storm will come, not much I can do about it, so the yard is tidied up, fridge stocked and contingencies considered/actioned for loss of power. Should be an interesting Friday night.
Post by: Hairs on March 06, 2025, 05:24:52 PM
News reported that the Gold Coast & Baling airports are now closed.
FFS.
It's Ballina, you numpties.
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Post by: Renno on March 06, 2025, 05:36:09 PM
Blowing its tits off, not looking forward to what's to come.
Renno :cheers:
Post by: Hoyks on March 06, 2025, 05:39:07 PM
I'm out between Ipswich and Gatton and had some light aircraft buzzing along around 4pm. We're reasonably protected, but it would have been a bumpy ride up there.
Post by: Hairs on March 06, 2025, 05:40:20 PM
That high tide and storm surge, remember them well as kid living there.
Then the flood water down the Richmond
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Post by: Hairs on March 06, 2025, 05:48:26 PM
If Ballina airport closed... would anyone notice? ???It's actually a busy airport.
I'm out between Ipswich and Gatton and had some light aircraft buzzing along around 4pm. We're reasonably protected, but it would have been a bumpy ride up there.
We used it to fly to Sydney several times, in stead of Coffs.
I used to ride a Honda CR 125 elsonor on the flat track, before the airport was built.
Fun fact, my father had a contact, to transport passengers from Ballina to Lismore Airport.
He heard Ballina was to have an airport, he sold his contract, which paid for two taxis in Maclean.
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Post by: Bird on March 06, 2025, 06:22:18 PM
Quote from: Hoyks
If Ballina airport closed... would anyone notice? ???you'd want balls made of meteorite to be in a plane today up there.
I'm out between Ipswich and Gatton and had some light aircraft buzzing along around 4pm. We're reasonably protected, but it would have been a bumpy ride up there.
but the news gets better not brilliant..
Alfred tipped to become category 1, but still ‘extremely dangerous The category 2 system has slowed considerably as it moves towards Queensland, and could make landfall much later than previously predicted.
Cat 1 is better than the initial Cat 3 reports
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/understanding/categories/ (http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/understanding/categories/)
Post by: Hairs on March 08, 2025, 03:17:18 PM
Wednesday, the NSW goverment started to close schools from Grafton to the boarder.
Local council closed their offices. Yet outdoor staff were dealing with issues in preparing for the worst.
As usual, people went nuts and emptied the supermarket Shelves.
Thursday, Shops and businesses closed their across the Clarence Valley, some businesses stayed open until Friday lunch/close of business.
Up until then, we had just over 140mm in 4 days, yesterday(Friday), It rained all day and most of the night. Fysh being an SES member was called out to a couple of trees that had come down on road around Lawrence.
The RFS, we haven't been called for assistance, not even a MVA, Which is fantastic.
This morning, I checked the rain, 158mm, 7am.
Just made a cuppa and the power went off, git ready to fire up the genny to keep the 3 fridges going, got the leads out, in place.
And the power was back on.
I kept every in place, just in case.
I let Fysh sleep into about 9am.
Turned the idoit box, and the cyclone was now a East Coast Low.
It's rain lightly most of the day, appears there is more rain on the way.
Lismore is on a knife's edge. As the Wilson River slowly rises to the top of the levies.
Fysh has been called out again, trees over roads, building, no injuries that I know of, the wind has backed right off, the ground is just saturated.
The Clarence River is rising, watch River gauges around the catchment, alot of water is still to enter the system.
It well be maybe a week before ferry at Lawrence is operating again.
That means next week a drive of either 140km's on tar through Grafton to attend works, or 100km trip with a third of on a one lane winding dirt road. Hmm
I don't mind taking the dirt option, except for the idoits that drive well over a safe speed.
I hope everyone has been safe across the impact area of this system, I don't think it's over yet.
Take care.
Oh, thanks for the Member Messages, here or on FB.
It's appreciated, Cheers.
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Post by: Hoyks on March 08, 2025, 06:31:16 PM
A bit of blustery wind yesterday, but it dropped of to nothing last night. So far we're lucky to have had 30mm since Thursday. I'm in the RFS and yesterday we were called out to door knock potential flood areas (they flood every time) and tomorrow we're on the hook for cleaning up downed trees.
I'm not complaining, the tanks are full and I quite like my protected little valley, we seem to dodge most of the wild weather.
Post by: Hairs on March 08, 2025, 07:27:24 PM
Imo, I could be wrong, hope am because people have had enough in some areas.
We're we are, for the moment we have dodge it?
The warnings are to the north & south of us, yet we do have a huge catchment, the system is slow moving at the moment, more moisture will be drawn into our catchment.
Stay safe mate.
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Post by: Hairs on March 10, 2025, 07:36:24 AM
Most roads in the Clarence Valley are effected.
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Post by: Bird on March 10, 2025, 11:02:10 AM
Wild footage has captured the moment a Queensland man was caught with multiple vehicle keys and alleged housebreaking implements in his car, as opportunistic thieves target homes amid ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The footage, released by Queensland police, shows the moment a police officer chased down and arrested the man while he was standing in flood waters in Rocklea late on Sunday night.
“You’re under arrest brother, hands behind your back,” the officer says as the pair stand in the murky water.
Police were conducting proactive patrols when they came across the man’s car with false registration plates in flood waters around 11pm.
Police allegedly found 10 sets of vehicle keys, drug utensils, and house-breaking implements in the man’s car, with video footage showing officers finding an axe, bolt cutters, torches and a screwdriver among other items in the vehicle.
The 44-year-old allegedly attempted to run from police but was taken into custody at the scene.
Post by: Fizzie on March 10, 2025, 11:11:49 AM
Lost power ~midnight Thursday night, came back on ~1am this morning. Mobile towers apparently started dropping out Friday arvo, as data has been off & on since then.
Up till this morning, we've had 656.25mm over the 5 days! :o
Lost a couple of tree branches, collected a few more in the back yard from the neighbour's Silky Oak & a bit of mess to clean up, but no damage as such ;D
Hope everybody else got through OK ???
Post by: GeoffA on March 10, 2025, 04:28:26 PM
I'm guilty of that too....
Post by: Hairs on March 10, 2025, 04:43:05 PM
Police allegedly found......... torches and a screwdriver among other items in the vehicle.Geez, I carry a 115mm 18V Grinder & impact driver.
I'm guilty of that too....
Got to jail, Do not pass go, do not collect 200 bucks.
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Post by: xcvator on March 10, 2025, 07:52:02 PM
Geez, I carry a 115mm 18V Grinder & impact driver.
Got to jail, Do not pass go, do not collect 200 bucks.
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You think you've got problem, I've got 600mm machette in amongst my fishing gear. :-[
Post by: Hairs on March 10, 2025, 08:01:58 PM
You think you've got problem, I've got 600mm machette in amongst my fishing gear. :-[Thanks for reminding me,
I've a cane knife in the draws.
Awesome on Lantana
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Post by: Fizzie on March 11, 2025, 09:25:33 AM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-11/northern-rivers-locals-apply-2022-flood-learning-cyclone-alfred/105032662 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-11/northern-rivers-locals-apply-2022-flood-learning-cyclone-alfred/105032662)
Post by: Hairs on March 11, 2025, 11:49:19 AM
You OK, Jon ???Cheers mate we are good, Thank You.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-11/northern-rivers-locals-apply-2022-flood-learning-cyclone-alfred/105032662 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-11/northern-rivers-locals-apply-2022-flood-learning-cyclone-alfred/105032662)
I only just of this now, from a neighbour, there are people isolated on properties across the whole of the Clarence Valley.
Waters are slowly dropping, but closer to the coast, high tides will be watched closely.
Our eldest Daughter lives in Yamba, they were given a notice to Isolate yesterday, as the Yamba road was cut at Palmer's island Bridge.
Fysh has been going to work in Grafton, a 54km trip instead of the usual 26km.
I had a regular elderly client yesterday ask, could I attend to a sticky door, when I explained, I'll find someone for her, because it's 120km trip each way, 240km round trip, she don't realise how much of the Valley is in flood.
ABC News is reporting that the Clarence River is still a concern, if more rain falls, especially the upper rivers, around Drake. Tabulam.
Talking at post office this morning with a local farmer, there is still a lot of water to enter the system from rivers such as the Orara, The Mann and all her rivers, The Nymboida, The Boyd, The Guy Fawkes, the list is huge.
Then we have Sportsman's Creek, that flows past Lawrence, water this morning was rushing out of it.
Then there is the Coldstream River & Shark Creek, the lower Clarence Then has the effects of high tides.
This link to the rivers on the north coast is a useful tool for many.
The river height at Lillydale, near the bottom of the list, is what many people use as to how high the Clarence gets at Grafton. Click on the highlighted PLOT to the right of where it says the gauge(Lillydale)
You will see it peaked at Sunday noon, but it starting rise again.
As I type this, it is raining again.
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html (http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html)
To everyone, not just Swaggers, take Care. Look after yourselves and your neighbours.
We've just organised for Fysh to pickup from one of the chemists in Grafton, medications for a couple of of our neighbours.
Our RFS Brigade is preparing to help in the clean up, we are tasked with helping the eldery with washing out the properties of the mud that will be left behind.
The next week will be busy.
Hey Fizzer, thanks for reaching out mate.
Cheers.
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Post by: Bird on March 28, 2025, 11:33:04 AM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/queensland-towns-swamped-as-years-worth-of-rain-falls/news-story/a8fb3cf30e765bda58a4d558b758f354 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/queensland-towns-swamped-as-years-worth-of-rain-falls/news-story/a8fb3cf30e765bda58a4d558b758f354)
Post by: Fizzie on March 29, 2025, 08:04:13 AM
They reckon Cooper Creek at Windorah is 30k wide! :o
Post by: Hairs on March 29, 2025, 08:18:36 AM
Spotted this one yesterday https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1222189899263644&set=a.205954504220527 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1222189899263644&set=a.205954504220527)Just caught the weather on the idoit box, some of the totals in QLD are huge.
They reckon Cooper Creek at Windorah is 30k wide! :o
I'll have to checked in Northern & Western NSW.
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Post by: Hairs on March 29, 2025, 09:13:53 AM
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Fizzie on March 30, 2025, 08:21:21 AM