Cyclone Yasi: in Cairns only some wind and rain so far

In Cairns, still waiting for Cyclone yasi to hit.  Thoughts go out to Innisfail/Cardwell who will see the worst of it.

Still just some wind and a little rain, nothing too worrying yet, but we are just on the edge of the system at the moment.

 

Severe Cyclone Yasi update: to cross south of Innisfail as Cat 5.

Severe Cyclone Yasi Update: Will cross south of Innisfail as Category 5: expected to remain a cat 3 up to 200km inland

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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE

TROPICAL CYCLONE FORECAST TRACK MAP

Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi

Issued at 3:56 pm EST Wednesday 2 February 2011. Refer to Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 16. 

Community Threat	Past Cyclone Details
Warning Zone - Gales within 24 hours   Watch Zone - Gales from 24 to 48 hours	Past Location and Intensity Number   Past Track and Movement
Current Cyclone Details	Forecast Cyclone Details (at 24 and 48 hours from issue)
Current Location and Intensity Number   Very Destructive Winds   Destructive Winds   Strong Gale Force Winds   Gale Force Winds	Forecast Location and Intensity Number   Very Destructive Wind Boundary   Destructive Wind Boundary   Strong Gale Force Wind Boundary   Gale Force Wind Boundary   Most Likely Future Track   Range of Likely Tracks of Cyclone Centre

The outermost boundary of the winds shown in the Coral Sea represent strong gale force (41kt) winds. Elsewhere gale force (34kt) winds are shown.

The forecast path shown above is the Bureau's best estimate of the cyclone's future movement and intensity. There is always some uncertainty associated with tropical cyclone forecasting and the grey zone indicates the range of likely tracks of the cyclone centre.

Due to the uncertainty in the future movement, the indicated winds will almost certainly extend to regions outside the rings on this map. The extent of the warning and watch zones reflects this.

This product is designed for land-based communities; mariners should read the coastal waters and high seas warnings.

Remarks:

SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN CAIRNS AND TOWNSVILLE. 

DURING THE EVENING, THE VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI WILL CROSS THE COAST BETWEEN CAIRNS AND INGHAM, ACCOMPANIED BY A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE SOUTH OF THE CYCLONE CENTRE.

Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move in a west-southwesterly direction. The cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Innisfail and Cardwell about 11 pm EST.

Coastal residents within the warning area, and particularly between Cairns and Proserpine including the Whitsundays, are specifically warned of an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SEA LEVEL RISE [i.e. storm tide] as the cyclone approaches, crosses the coast and moves inland. The sea is likely to steadily rise up to a level which will be VERY DANGEROUSLY above the normal tide, with EXTREMELY DAMAGING WAVES, STRONG CURRENTS and FLOODING of low-lying areas extending some way inland. The storm tide will persist for many hours after landfall of the cyclone and secondary peaks may occur around high tide on Thursday morning.

People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible, and be prepared to follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by authorities. 

DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/h are currently affecting the coast and islands, and are forecast to spread into the tropical interior overnight and west to Julia Creek during Thursday. 

Between Port Douglas and Ayr these winds will become DESTRUCTIVE with gusts in excess of 125 km/h developing during this afternoon and early evening, spreading into the tropical interior overnight. VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to 290 km/h are expected to develop between Cairns and Ingham during the evening as the cyclone approaches and crosses the coast. These VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds will also occur north of the cyclone and affect the Atherton Tablelands. 

Due to the large size of the cyclone, people in the path of the VERY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS are likely to experience these conditions for about 3 to 4 hours.

Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during Thursday morning as the cyclone moves inland.

FLOODING RAINS will develop from Cooktown to Sarina during the afternoon and then extend inland overnight.

People between Cape Flattery and Sarina, extending inland to Julia Creek and to the area west of Croydon should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to shelter in a safe place.
- Boats and outside property should be secured.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au)
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).

People about the remaining inland parts west to the Northern Territory border and north of Winton should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au)
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).

Name:  Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi

Details: 

	Time (EST)	Intensity Category	Latitude (decimal deg.)	Longitude (decimal deg.)	Estimated Position Accuracy (km)
0hr	4 pm February 2	5	17.1S	148.1E	30
+6hr	10 pm February 2	5	17.8S	146.3E	55
+12hr	4 am February 3	3	18.6S	144.5E	85
+18hr	10 am February 3	2	19.3S	142.8E	110
+24hr	4 pm February 3	1	19.9S	141.3E	140
+36hr	4 am February 4	1	21.1S	138.6E	205
+48hr	4 pm February 4	tropical low	22.1S	136.4E	260

The next Forecast Track Map will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday

Waiting for Cyclone Yasi in Cairns: update

So far Severe Cyclone Yasi has just brought Cairns rain and a little wind, but we are all pretty rattled after hours upon hours of dire warnings on the radio.  Everything is prepared, but its hard to know what to expect from such a massive cyclone!

Power still on but mobile network erratic so far.

Cyclone Yasi Approaches Cairns Latest BOM map and video

Cairns is preparing for widespread flooding in the city and beach suburbs when Cyclone Yasi hits on Wednesday night.  The system is so large it may cause destructive weather for 24 hours or more.

Cairns Base Hospital evacuated to avoid Cyclone Yasi storm surge flooding

Cyclone Yasi is expected to pass over Cairns around midnight on Wednesday 3rd February 2011.  If the storm surge coincides with a high tide and high rainfall Cairns could suffer severe flooding.  Cairns Base hospital is being evacuated by ADF planes to Brisbane hospitals.  For more see www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

 

"Huge and Lethal" Cyclone Yasi approches Cairns

Cairns is facing the combination of a storm surge, massive rainfall, and a high tide tomorrow  from Cyclone Yasi which are forcing the evacuation of key infrastructure like Cairns Base Hospital and low lying areas of the city and beach suburbs.

Service stations and supermarkets are seeing enormous queues as people buy supplies at the last minute.

Check out more at news.com.au

Cyclone Yasi approaches the Australian coast.

Source: Supplied

EVACUATIONS are under way as communities along the coast prepare for a cyclone that has stunned experienced weather watchers with its size and force. Live updates will be posted here as they come to hand.

TIMES ARE IN AEDT | REFRESH THIS PAGE FOR UPDATES

• BOM: Current Yasi track projections
• Local coverage at cairns.com.au
• Q&A: Preparing for a cyclone
• Email us your status and tips: news@news.com.au
• Evacuation and info hotline 1300 993 191
• Register as evacuee at Red Cross

Cairns Base Hospital evacation as Cairns Braces for cyclone storm surge

Cairns Base Hospital is being evacuated as Cairns prepares for a possible 6 metre storm surge as Cyclone Yasi bears down on the city, coinciding with a high Tide.  This may cause widespread flooding in low lying parts of the city and the northern beaches.

BOM has released the latest update and threat map showing the massive cyclone heading straight for Cairns: it is expected to make landfall on the morning of Wednesday, 2nd February.

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