Post by: DaveR on February 19, 2015, 06:47:46 AM
I hope it isn't to bad for you.
And
I hope a good drink makes it inland, not too much of it.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-19/cyclone-marcia-tracks-towards-queensland-coast/6143900 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-19/cyclone-marcia-tracks-towards-queensland-coast/6143900)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 19, 2015, 06:58:57 AM
hmmm, we also um..... let me think.... nup, that was it.
Post by: DaveR on February 19, 2015, 07:05:10 AM
How about turning the camp fridge on
Getting enough beers down to temp, and extra food.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 19, 2015, 07:11:07 AM
Although, I might give the Honda EU20 a fire up later in case the power goes out at some point.
Post by: edz on February 19, 2015, 07:17:28 AM
We went into full prep mode yesterday, by putting an extra rope on the boat front and back.Maybe a few extra fenders along the sides and a double check on the bilge pumps / float switches and batteries :cheers:
hmmm, we also um..... let me think.... nup, that was it.
Post by: Garfish on February 19, 2015, 07:36:01 AM
Post by: muzza01 on February 19, 2015, 07:37:38 AM
Nah, the local Woollies and IGA will be open.I reckon it would be a safe bet that some area are going to lose power. Good luck Mate. :cheers:
Although, I might give the Honda EU20 a fire up later in case the power goes out at some point.
Post by: paceman on February 19, 2015, 07:44:43 AM
http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC/ (http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC/)
just click on the 'TC Warning Graphic' for the cyclone you wish to look at.
these guys seem to know their stuff. they picked yasi's track days before anyone else got close....
just another resource to have...
Post by: Clouty on February 19, 2015, 08:17:26 AM
Should be a interesting drive for him ;D
Post by: xcvator on February 19, 2015, 08:39:34 AM
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2015, 09:02:06 AM
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-braces-for-heavy-rain-as-cyclone-marcia-hits-20150218-13ilke.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-braces-for-heavy-rain-as-cyclone-marcia-hits-20150218-13ilke.html)
(http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/i/n/k/m/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.13ilke.png/1424297461233.jpg)
Post by: Elky on February 19, 2015, 09:09:32 AM
This time around we have the engel, and a fully charged deep cycle battery (battery box is uber handy) with the led lights we keep in the ct
Now I gotta move some cars around to avoid possible branch damage
Also need a stockpile of drinks.....
Post by: bentnose on February 19, 2015, 09:26:13 AM
Please stay away from creek and river crossings!
Good luck to all. See you on the other side
Post by: Rusty on February 19, 2015, 09:53:54 AM
Honda 2.0i is full and have extra fuel told the wife she may be lucky to use her Christmas present the Honda ;D ;D
Rusty
Post by: speewa158 on February 19, 2015, 10:04:50 AM
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2015, 11:49:09 AM
10:56am Kristian Silva: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged Queensalnders to saty away from rovers and beaches as the cyclone hits.
Wind gusts of up to 150 km/h are tipped across parts of the state's central and southern areas, along with torrential rain.
Post by: theins on February 19, 2015, 11:53:06 AM
Post by: Elky on February 19, 2015, 12:19:02 PM
This could make the 2015 Cape trip very interesting indeed . Might rearrange a few roads :cheers:
Yep we are heading to the cape this year.....and to make things interesting we are goin in June/July so I am having kittens at the thought of dunking my 200 and CT on the tele track, some bypasses will be taken I thinks
Looks like choosing mud tyres is gonna be vindicated!
Post by: krisandkev on February 19, 2015, 12:33:54 PM
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2015, 12:35:34 PM
Quote from: krisandkev
just do not want the wind. Kevincareful what you eat then,,
Post by: muzza01 on February 19, 2015, 01:29:27 PM
for those interested in cyclone tracking (if you haven't already used it), try the following site:
http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC/ (http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC/)
just click on the 'TC Warning Graphic' for the cyclone you wish to look at.
these guys seem to know their stuff. they picked yasi's track days before anyone else got close....
just another resource to have...
Although I admit to using these guys too,(it's my job). Another couple of websites are:
www.ecmwf.int/ (http://www.ecmwf.int/)
www.nrlmry.navy.mil/TC.html (http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/TC.html)
Saying that USNO picked Yasi's track days before anyone else is a little exaggerated but I will agree with you that their tracking was fairly accurate in that case It is the track where everyone remembers but in most cases, the BOM has been the most accurate for other predictions. It certainly doesn't hurt to have access to a few different models when making preparations.
:cheers:
Post by: paceman on February 19, 2015, 01:57:44 PM
Although I admit to using these guys too,(it's my job). Another couple of websites are:
www.ecmwf.int/ (http://www.ecmwf.int/)
www.nrlmry.navy.mil/TC.html (http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/TC.html)
Saying that USNO picked Yasi's track days before anyone else is a little exaggerated but I will agree with you that their tracking was fairly accurate in that case It is the track where everyone remembers but in most cases, the BOM has been the most accurate for other predictions. It certainly doesn't hurt to have access to a few different models when making preparations.
:cheers:
if memory serves, their (JTWC) tracking map was accurate for at least 36 hours before the BOM got to the same result. in this case, as you have said... :)
IMO, the BOM seems to take too long to get to their final prediction (and i do understand that it IS a prediction), and in the meantime, creates a fair amount of unnecessary panic among the general public, where we then see instances of panic buying, etc...
i think the BOM gets placed into a no-win situation a lot of the time with this sort of thing... i don't envy them at all.
thanks for the other links, mate... i enjoy comparing and contrasting... :)
Post by: muzza01 on February 19, 2015, 03:25:56 PM
i think the BOM gets placed into a no-win situation a lot of the time with this sort of thing... i don't envy them at all.Agreed. Poor buggers are expected to predict the track of cyclones with 100% certainty. It is a science that has so many variables that constantly change making it very difficult accurately predict.
I work fairly closely with them on some projects; some of the expectations and pressure put on them by politicians to make an accurate observation is unfair; that is why they tend to give a broader range of prediction hedging all of their bets.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 19, 2015, 03:30:00 PM
The funny thing is though, the spots left vacant are dead opposite us.... person could get a complex at this rate.
Bit of rain here and mid 30 knot winds, all pretty easy so far.
Post by: edz on February 19, 2015, 03:31:36 PM
Never heard anything like it ever, must be the mother of all mothers of a possible Cat 2 cyclone .. Panic buying has started going by the people in the shops too.
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2015, 03:34:58 PM
Think things are starting to get a bit over the top around here atm ... We are aprox 1000 km away from the x point of this cyclone and theyve gone and cancelled schools for tomorow due to the Extreme weather event and as far as Nambucca heads south of Coffs Harbour ... 1500kms away from the storm ...Sponsored by Coles ????
Never heard anything like it ever, must be the mother of all mothers of a possible Cat 2 cyclone .. Panic buying has started going by the people in the shops too.
Post by: DaveR on February 19, 2015, 03:48:10 PM
Think things are starting to get a bit over the top around here atm ... We are aprox 1000 km away from the x point of this cyclone and theyve gone and cancelled schools for tomorow due to the Extreme weather event and as far as Nambucca heads south of Coffs Harbour ... 1500kms away from the storm ...
Never heard anything like it ever, must be the mother of all mothers of a possible Cat 2 cyclone .. Panic buying has started going by the people in the shops too.
WTF
School as normal here tomorrow, gold coast that is, although, a school we used to go to possibly will be closed, but that is just local flooding they have near by.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 19, 2015, 04:03:31 PM
Post by: edz on February 19, 2015, 04:09:20 PM
Post by: muzza01 on February 19, 2015, 04:22:25 PM
Gunna go Cat 3 early tomorrow or so the media say.
It is a Cat 3 now.
Post by: Steffo1 on February 19, 2015, 04:23:05 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 19, 2015, 04:28:33 PM
My outdoor sink was blocked with leaves.... ;D
Post by: DaveR on February 19, 2015, 04:30:34 PM
No work or school tomorrow
Post by: wilson79 on February 19, 2015, 04:31:53 PM
Good luck fellow Qld'ers, stay safe and make sure you have plenty of :cheers: in the esky..
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 19, 2015, 04:35:47 PM
Cat 3 now, possible cat 4 when crosses the coast according to the latest track map
Good luck fellow Qld'ers, stay safe and make sure you have plenty of :cheers: in the esky..
fffffftt, easy peasy.....
this a video of a few of us getting our boats sorted in the marina before trouble arrives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-zfCBCq-8I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-zfCBCq-8I)
Post by: Spada on February 19, 2015, 04:40:14 PM
i think the BOM gets placed into a no-win situation a lot of the time with this sort of thing... i don't envy them at all.
About 10 years ago there was a severe storm that smashed Sydney, and the BOM got an absolute bollocking for not issuing a warning early enough. Ever since than, every forecast seems to be "fine, with a chance of rain" and the first hint of a black cloud sees a severe storm warning issued.
I don't envy their job ?
I think the Cyclone up near Darwin will be far more destructive than the storm that is coming to SEQ, but it's not getting the media hype (probably because it's a normal summer event for them) ???
Post by: Green rv on February 19, 2015, 04:46:55 PM
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so after seeing dave's post on schools closed went to have a look on qld gov website and above is all i can get
good timing guys
Post by: Jakster1 on February 19, 2015, 04:54:38 PM
Prep underway, EVERYTHING in the shed.
Jerry cans full of fuel and water, genset plugged in and ready to run
Emergency kit ready to go
Evacuation kit in the car
Beer fridge stocked
It's blowing hard already
Post by: McGirr on February 19, 2015, 05:41:45 PM
The southern part of the cyclone is the most powerful. It should drop back quickly once it hits the coast.
McGirrs Cyclone tips. Cat 4 means 4 cases of :cheers:
Mark
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 19, 2015, 06:17:24 PM
Plenty of rain here and high 30's to mid 40 knots of wind and what Mark says is correct, we've got more wind here than the central coast going by "Sea-Breeze".
I reckon we'll max out around 65 to 70 knots, as we had 55 to 60 three years ago when the remains of a cyclone wobbled its sorry ar$e down here.
Post by: Spada on February 19, 2015, 06:32:23 PM
I think the Cyclone up near Darwin will be far more destructive than the storm that is coming to SEQ, but it's not getting the media hype (probably because it's a normal summer event for them) ???
My apologies to all on the central coast, looks like Marcia is getting cranky. Now rated cat4.
It's been a while since one came this far south. I've been through a couple of cat 2's when I lived in Cairns, and they were not too devastating, but another Yasi (or worse) is something to respect.
Lets hope it crosses well north of Yeppoon, where there's not a lot of towns.
Post by: Steffo1 on February 19, 2015, 06:43:59 PM
WTFJust spoke to my sister in Rocky & schools are, so far, open tomorrow so hard to fathom, hey?
School as normal here tomorrow, gold coast that is, although, a school we used to go to possibly will be closed, but that is just local flooding they have near by.
Post by: muzza01 on February 19, 2015, 06:45:56 PM
Just spoke to my sister in Rocky & schools are, so far, open tomorrow so hard to fathom, hey?They won't be going to school in Rocky tomorrow.
Good luck you guys down south. Looks like a savage storm.
Post by: wilson79 on February 19, 2015, 07:33:16 PM
Post by: IanC on February 19, 2015, 07:34:10 PM
Apart from making sure you are prepared yourself, if you have people new to the area who may have not experienced this before make sure they understand the importance of water. Water for drinking and fill the bathtub for washing, flushing loos etc. Hopefully everyone will only need to add bath bubbles and relax with a nice glass of wine tomorrow night !!!
Mind you now that we are set up for camping, losing power etc is not such a drama anymore :D
Take care and be safe everyone.
Allana
Post by: speewa158 on February 19, 2015, 07:41:27 PM
Post by: edz on February 19, 2015, 08:02:34 PM
Post by: sol on February 19, 2015, 08:08:23 PM
:cheers:
Post by: Moggy on February 19, 2015, 08:13:57 PM
Isn't too bad here in Mackay....yet. Won't be sleeping until I know it isn't going to turn around and bite us on the ar$e.
Apart from making sure you are prepared yourself, if you have people new to the area who may have not experienced this before make sure they understand the importance of water. Water for drinking and fill the bathtub for washing, flushing loos etc. Hopefully everyone will only need to add bath bubbles and relax with a nice glass of wine tomorrow night !!!
Mind you now that we are set up for camping, losing power etc is not such a drama anymore :D
Take care and be safe everyone.
Allana
Slowing down to pick up speed now, which is never good as thats when the predictability goes. Cat 5 at landfall
Not good for Macktown, might be our turn :'( :'(
Oh well at least the work situation will improve 8)
Post by: jeeps on February 19, 2015, 08:17:26 PM
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged Queensalnders to saty away from rovers and beaches as the cyclone hits.
that's a bit harsh, rovers aren't that bad... ;)
Post by: Jakster1 on February 19, 2015, 08:20:21 PM
Everything's done. Now to sit and wait
Must be beer o'clock
Post by: dales133 on February 19, 2015, 08:21:58 PM
Post by: Ozsnowman on February 19, 2015, 08:33:06 PM
Post by: rockygu4.8 on February 19, 2015, 10:15:02 PM
Post by: bazt on February 19, 2015, 10:22:31 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 20, 2015, 03:06:01 AM
Rain has just now stopped, but we've had some heavy stuff overnight.
I don't think i'll be mowing today some how.
Post by: KingBilly on February 20, 2015, 03:58:15 AM
KB
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 20, 2015, 04:28:47 AM
4:10am Natalie Bochenski: Cyclone Marcia is now officially a category FIVE system.
The Bureau of Meteorology's 4am update located the storm 130km northeast of St Lawrence and 180km north of Yeppoon.
Winds near the centre at 205 km/hr, with wind gusts to 285 km/hr.
Marcia has also increase speed from 11 to 13 km/hr, and is expected to cross the coast between St Lawrence and Bundaberg around 10am.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current to the south of Double Island Point and west to the Great Dividing Range
Post by: Symon on February 20, 2015, 04:36:18 AM
Post by: muzza01 on February 20, 2015, 05:18:55 AM
Good luck guys.
Post by: DaveR on February 20, 2015, 05:28:09 AM
Post by: Coolblue80 on February 20, 2015, 06:03:51 AM
Cheers, Mike.
Post by: oldmate on February 20, 2015, 06:15:21 AM
Post by: slcs78 on February 20, 2015, 06:21:06 AM
Post by: scarpsD40 on February 20, 2015, 06:22:38 AM
Thoughts are with everyone in the path of this monster. Stay safex2
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 20, 2015, 06:25:57 AM
Now rescue services have to start looking for two blokes in the water in this weather, as it appears, their boat has sunk.
Its been blowing its ring out in the mid 30 knots all week, so why would you head out of Brisbane on Tuesday, to head friggin north?
No sympathy here.
Yeah yeah, I know they have family etc, but they made their bed, time to lie in it I think.
Post by: Banjo16 on February 20, 2015, 06:29:54 AM
Post by: oldmate on February 20, 2015, 06:37:02 AM
Post by: FNQBunyip on February 20, 2015, 06:41:04 AM
Stay safe all , at least it's a daylight crossing .. These thing make for a long night if your only listening to it , bang and crash around you..
Cheers
Post by: oldmate on February 20, 2015, 06:42:26 AM
Post by: Black Diamond on February 20, 2015, 06:45:44 AM
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on February 20, 2015, 06:46:43 AM
Well, what a way to spend my 40th birthday. A cat 5 storm bearing down on us here in Gladstone. Happy days. All our prep is done. We were not expecting a cat 5 but it is what it is. About to go and tape up the windows. Stay safe everybody.
Cheers, Mike.
Happy birthday Mike. :cheers:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 20, 2015, 06:52:04 AM
"Nine News reports the boat sunk in the Moonboom area of the Great Sandy Strait." Trust channel 7 to imply they were outside of Fraser.
We often go to the Moonbooms, but not in this sort of weather.
At least it will make it easier for the rescue folks to get to them, keeping in mind, a south easter blows straight up the strait, so I would still expect very heavy conditions.
Post by: muzza01 on February 20, 2015, 06:52:51 AM
Well, what a way to spend my 40th birthday. A cat 5 storm bearing down on us here in Gladstone. Happy days. All our prep is done. We were not expecting a cat 5 but it is what it is. About to go and tape up the windows. Stay safe everybody.Happy Birthday Mike. I hope things don't get too bad for Mate. :cheers:
Cheers, Mike.
Yep Dheads for sure , they always think their trip is more important than anything , till it all go's wrong..
Stay safe all , at least it's a daylight crossing .. These thing make for a long night if your only listening to it , bang and crash around you..
Cheers
Agreed 100%. No doubt a Cat 5 storm is very very scary but to be in the dark would be terrifying.
Good luck all you guys, stay safe.
Post by: Colmano on February 20, 2015, 06:53:56 AM
Post by: Black Diamond on February 20, 2015, 06:57:21 AM
Post by: paceman on February 20, 2015, 06:59:36 AM
Just watching the ABC, they had a rolling caption saying 285km winds ??? That sound right or is it a misprint?
near the eye of the cyclone, it probably is...
Post by: paceman on February 20, 2015, 07:01:00 AM
happy to help...
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 20, 2015, 07:09:04 AM
Just watching the ABC, they had a rolling caption saying 285km winds ??? That sound right or is it a misprint?Hey BD, yeah, pretty windy huh.
Category
Wind speeds
Five
?70 m/s, ?137 knots
?157 mph, ?252 km/h
Four
58–70 m/s, 113–136 knots
130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h
Three
50–58 m/s, 96–112 knots
111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h
Two
43–49 m/s, 83–95 knots
96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h
One
33–42 m/s, 64–82 knots
74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h
Post by: InMused on February 20, 2015, 07:28:44 AM
My brother was out all night with the SES evacuating people from Yeppoon. Not looking good.
Post by: IanC on February 20, 2015, 07:50:05 AM
A daytime crossing is a lot better than night. Everyone in the zone please take care.
Will be thinking of you all day.....
Happy 40th Mike... You won't forget this one!
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 20, 2015, 08:02:59 AM
GG
Post by: paceman on February 20, 2015, 08:08:46 AM
Mackay has dodged a bullet....big time...
mackay can thank the coral reef that sits off our coastline, due east...
that's what cyclones hit and veer away...
Post by: Bird on February 20, 2015, 08:09:30 AM
Not good for these people.. :(
Post by: paceman on February 20, 2015, 08:10:41 AM
Said on news intense Cat 5 storm..
Not good for these people.. :(
just like cyclone tracey, small but very intense...
Post by: Bird on February 20, 2015, 08:15:45 AM
Quote from: paceman
just like cyclone tracey, small but very intense...That's not good to hear...
Post by: muzza01 on February 20, 2015, 08:35:43 AM
mackay can thank the coral reef that sits off our coastline, due east...Nice theory but the shallower the waters (reef) the warmer the sea temps are giving the cyclone strength. Power comes from atmospheric conditions, unfortunately a cyclone makes its path and will roll straight over coral reefs, hills and mountains without discrimination.
that's what cyclones hit and veer away...
The same with TC Lam. Due to the shallow waters in the gulf, the very warm sea temps and the monsoon, we all knew that when the Low crossed across the Cape that it would develop quickly into a TC. We just didn't know as to what Cat or what direction it was going to go.
:cheers:
Post by: paceman on February 20, 2015, 08:41:52 AM
Nice theory but the shallower the waters (reef) the warmer the sea temps are giving the cyclone strength. Power comes from atmospheric conditions, unfortunately a cyclone makes its path and will roll straight over coral reefs, hills and mountains without discrimination.
The same with TC Lam. Due to the shallow waters in the gulf, the very warm sea temps and the monsoon, we all knew that when the Low crossed across the Cape that it would develop quickly into a TC. We just didn't know as to what Cat or what direction it was going to go.
:cheers:
i like to think of it as a bit more than a theory, considering the amount of 'bullets' mackay has dodged.... but hey, i'm no expert. just lived here all my life... :)
not talking about power so much as general path...
plenty of previous cyclone tracking maps have shown this same curious behaviour around mackay and blokes that have lived here much longer than me say the same thing...
but, like you say, just a theory... :)
i'll take whatever protection i can get to avoid this type of thing... :)
Post by: ehsc on February 20, 2015, 09:02:41 AM
:cheers: :cheers: ehsc
Post by: Bird on February 20, 2015, 09:08:58 AM
Quote
Australia's northern coasts are being battered by two severe tropical cyclones on Friday, the first time meteorologists have seen twin storms of such intensity making near-simultaneous landfall.
Cyclone Lam crossed the Northern Territory coast about 20 kilometres east of the town of Milingimbi as a category 4 cyclone overnight, knocking out two wind monitors in the process.
(http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/j/v/m/h/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.13jycu.png/1424386036645.jpg)
Angry eye: VIIRS infrared imagery from @NASANPP of Cyclone Marcia as it approaches the eastern coast of Australia. Photo: NOAA Satellites/Twitter
About 2000 kilometres to the south-east, Cyclone Marcia has now crossed the coast near Yeppoon, close to Rockhampton, on the central Queensland coast. The storm is rated as a category 5 cyclone, the highest ranking.
While twin cyclones reaching Australia are uncommon, Friday's combination may be the first involving storms of category 3 or higher, said Phil Perkins, a meteorologist with the Bureau of Meteorology in Darwin.
"It's the first time that we have seen two severe cyclones occurring at the same time," Mr Perkins said.
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/cyclone-lam-and-cyclone-marcia-twin-severe-storms-a-first-for-australia-20150219-13jycu.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/cyclone-lam-and-cyclone-marcia-twin-severe-storms-a-first-for-australia-20150219-13jycu.html)
Post by: MattNQ on February 20, 2015, 09:17:26 AM
Hey BD, yeah, pretty windy huh.
Category
Wind speeds
Five
?70 m/s, ?137 knots
?157 mph, ?252 km/h
Four
58–70 m/s, 113–136 knots
130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h
Three
50–58 m/s, 96–112 knots
111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h
Two
43–49 m/s, 83–95 knots
96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h
One
33–42 m/s, 64–82 knots
74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h
This explains it in pictures
(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10151992_10152836814039753_8587713979718401922_n.jpg?oh=4beeebf14d415700faf032d6fad6cbf5&oe=554E8689)
Post by: paceman on February 20, 2015, 09:21:40 AM
This explains it in pictures
(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10151992_10152836814039753_8587713979718401922_n.jpg?oh=4beeebf14d415700faf032d6fad6cbf5&oe=554E8689)
:cup: gold...
Post by: muzza01 on February 20, 2015, 09:24:47 AM
This explains it in picturesThat's gold!! I a, going to use that pic in my PowerPoint slideshow. :cup:
(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10151992_10152836814039753_8587713979718401922_n.jpg?oh=4beeebf14d415700faf032d6fad6cbf5&oe=554E8689)
Post by: Snapman007 on February 20, 2015, 11:31:01 AM
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on February 20, 2015, 11:53:54 AM
Post by: Bird on February 20, 2015, 11:55:57 AM
By the time 'Ex' TC Marcia gets to South East Qld.more like
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-looking-shaved-cat.jpg)
Post by: poidda on February 20, 2015, 12:19:35 PM
Cat 5 storms aren't much fun. I experience one while living in Cayman Islands. Cat 5 Hurricane Ivan swallowed the island.
Some photos give a bit of an idea, but I remember the noise of the wind is just terrifying.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=cayman+islands+ivan&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=959&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=XJjmVJfmJcTHmAWdkYGgCQ&ved=0CCgQsAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=cayman+islands+hurricane+ivan (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=cayman+islands+ivan&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=959&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=XJjmVJfmJcTHmAWdkYGgCQ&ved=0CCgQsAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=cayman+islands+hurricane+ivan)
Post by: Brett on February 20, 2015, 01:26:47 PM
We are safe so now we're just waiting for it to pass.
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Post by: Robbo on February 20, 2015, 01:32:37 PM
Post by: Garfish on February 20, 2015, 01:37:31 PM
i like to think of it as a bit more than a theory, considering the amount of 'bullets' mackay has dodged.... but hey, i'm no expert.Even cyclones don't want to visit Mackay.
On a serious note
Stay safe one and all last one I went through was Fran and it was only cat 1.
Sent from my fingers via my brain
Post by: Bird on February 20, 2015, 03:11:02 PM
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/brisbane-roarmelbourne-victory-aleague-game-postponed-due-to-cyclone-marcia-20150220-13k660.html (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/brisbane-roarmelbourne-victory-aleague-game-postponed-due-to-cyclone-marcia-20150220-13k660.html)
Post by: patroldude on February 20, 2015, 03:18:38 PM
Post by: patroldude on February 20, 2015, 03:30:24 PM
Post by: Bird on February 20, 2015, 03:42:27 PM
Quote from: patroldude
Live in nth Rton, just went through the eye of the cyclone about 40 min ago, it's a bit worse on the tail end. Truck loads of trees down. Lots of houses with damage. Here are some picsI reckon you'd be happy if that was the only damage
Hope everyone is ok..
Post by: patroldude on February 20, 2015, 03:47:10 PM
Post by: broncos11 on February 20, 2015, 04:52:16 PM
A couple more, gum tree through a mates roof, and somebody's roof on the road!
Hi mate
Are u anywhere near McRae place???? My sister is there and I've lost contact??
Post by: Crimso on February 20, 2015, 04:57:07 PM
Live in nth Rton, just went through the eye of the cyclone about 40 min ago, it's a bit worse on the tail end. Truck loads of trees down. Lots of houses with damage. Here are some pics
Need a better fence, that one let the water in!
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 20, 2015, 05:05:52 PM
They decided to visit during the middle of the storm, so any swaggers who have awnings now, that they didn't have some earlier, let me know please.
Post by: broncos11 on February 20, 2015, 05:12:54 PM
Post by: Bird on February 20, 2015, 06:13:43 PM
Quote from: broncos11
Have heard that nobody injured when cyclone passed. That's great news.I heard she blows strong :D :D
Post by: patroldude on February 20, 2015, 10:48:58 PM
Post by: DaveR on February 21, 2015, 06:29:44 AM
Just watching it on the radar the sunny coast is coping it now.
It is eerily quiet here on the gold coast just waiting for its remains to arrive, its an impressive sight on the BOM radar.
Post by: speewa158 on February 21, 2015, 06:34:06 AM
Have heard that nobody injured when cyclone passed. That's great news.
Not Happy JAN ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :'(
Post by: DaveR on February 21, 2015, 07:04:05 AM
I'd have thought something like this would be updated more often.
(http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65001.png?1424448440036)
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml)
Post by: KingBilly on February 21, 2015, 07:32:00 AM
KB
Post by: Rumpig on February 21, 2015, 07:52:27 AM
Looking at the BOM Cyclon web site, I see that it is showing the last update from 5 hours before at 02:06 amas said already, not much in it now so updates will be less frequent. BOM just put out a Severe Thunderstorm Warning a half hour ago for Nambour area. Weatherzone forum reports there'll be the chance of a few storms around for some areas today.
I'd have thought something like this would be updated more often.
(http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65001.png?1424448440036)
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml)
Post by: Rusty on February 21, 2015, 08:08:15 AM
The tender center will be full of milk and bread for sale from all the people panic buying lol
Rusty
Post by: Foo on February 21, 2015, 08:16:54 AM
Foo
Post by: slcs78 on February 21, 2015, 08:29:59 AM
Post by: KingBilly on February 21, 2015, 09:28:37 AM
KB
Post by: Garfish on February 21, 2015, 09:34:22 AM
Supposed to clear Brisbane by lunch time today
KB
Just in time for the cricket ;D ;D
Post by: Foo on February 21, 2015, 09:58:31 AM
Foo
Post by: MrEMan on February 21, 2015, 10:36:22 AM
This is certainly making plans for our 6 week trip in Qld interesting considering we have already booked some places and we leave in 13 sleeps.
Regards
Post by: DaveR on February 21, 2015, 10:38:23 AM
Post by: Garfish on February 21, 2015, 10:39:02 AM
It can stop raining now, as I think 360mm is enough. :'(I think the BOM needs to get new measures from this picture it's saying we've only had around 100-150 mm until 8 this morning.
Foo
Post by: jetcrew on February 21, 2015, 10:50:47 AM
It can stop raining now, as I think 360mm is enough. :'(
Foo
Im up the road foo and I have had over 450.. just had big tree drop on the back fence ...if we get any wind at all thier gunna start falling like dominos I reckon...
Nothing compared to those up north though, hope everyone has faired ok..
jet ;D ;D
Post by: trevc on February 21, 2015, 10:59:22 AM
Im up the road foo and I have had over 450.. just had big tree drop on the back fence ...if we get any wind at all thier gunna start falling like dominos I reckon...
Nothing compared to those up north though, hope everyone has faired ok..
jet ;D ;D
Jet
Yell out if you need a hand sorting that tree out over the next few days.
Trev
Post by: Moggy on February 21, 2015, 11:02:06 AM
This is certainly making plans for our 6 week trip in Qld interesting considering we have already booked some places and we leave in 13 sleeps.
Regards
Just in time for Cyclone Nathan. >:D >:D
Hot as hell here at the moment, good brewing weather (and i dont mean beer ;D)
Post by: MrEMan on February 21, 2015, 12:46:37 PM
Na, you'll be right by then, easter will be when the next big rain comes, starting Friday Morning..... ;D
Awesome... we'll be on Fraser Island for Easter :laugh:
Post by: Steffo1 on February 21, 2015, 01:38:35 PM
Steve
Post by: 4wd26 on February 21, 2015, 06:04:02 PM
I created a giff of the rainfall intensity as it went over Brisbane/ where I work over a few hours
I might need this to explain things in my preparations digging sumps moving pumps and having spearfields prove to have been inadequate.
we have had plenty of rain, and the ground is saturated, so runoff was expected, but it was my job to limit to so that it didn't go past our boundaries. :cheers:
Post by: jetcrew on February 21, 2015, 06:05:20 PM
Jet
Yell out if you need a hand sorting that tree out over the next few days.
Trev
Thanks mate ..your a legend :cup: :cup: :cup:
But I will leave it be until I contact Telstra who own the land behind me next week..it wont fall any further and fence is still working to keep dog in so no great rush..but really appreciate your offer mate .
jet ;D