KB Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Some where around 10pm tonight (AEST) cyclone Yasi will hit the coast of Nth Qld. This cyclone has already been described as the worse storm in recent generations, the Premier of the state (Anna Bligh) has told the people "Do not pack bags, just grab each other and get out of there!" Yasi is a cat 5 storm, the same force as the storm that wreaked havoc in New Orleans a few years ago, thankfully, however, it will hit an area that is not densely populated, but it does have a 500km storm front so will take in many towns. Yasi already has winds of 295km per hour and that is expected to increase. All this of course is straight on top of their recent floods they have endured. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Our prayers are with Aussies! It feels like we have Yasi in Chicago right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Yes I just finished reading your thread Hike. Think of Yasi as somewhat similar but you are wearing T shirt, shorts and thongs. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 That's the Spirit! Anyho......at the rate we're going, these weather patterns will just get worst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well someone in Cairns still has a sense of humour! It is a seriously large cyclone though...I've been through a couple, but nothing close to the size and intensity of this monster. As KB said, pray for the people up there! Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Wow that looks pretty serious. I have a friend in Brisbane. Since I don't know the geography in that area very well, will they have any issues with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 No Red, A bit too far south for this to do much more than wet their lawn, and blow a few leaves off the trees. This one has a 500km front, from north of Cairns down to Mackay. Its about another 1000kms from there to Brisbane. We have some breeze here now, and its hugely oppressive, hot and humid. We will get some "hot" rain tonite...no cooling showers, and I expect a bit of wind tomorrow as we get the tail of this thing. But those up north are in for a pounding tonite, and the thing is so strong, they are expecting it will not dissipate once it crosses the coast. News reports are saying it will still be Cat 3 250 -300 kms inland. Also talk of massive wind/tidal surge...up to 4mtrs! After the floods, this state doesn't need this right now. Just gotta get on with things I guess....glad I'm not in the insurance business. Offshore Here is the current map- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Reports are saying it has a diameter 250kms larger than Cyclone Katrina. It's going to get nasty. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolikat Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Wow!! Stay safe and keep your heads down!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'll be praying from down south in Melbourne. For those in the eye of the storm, make it out alive. Everything else is replaceable. My sincerest good luck and good karma are with you all. Let's hope it's less than predicted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I went through hurricane Andrew In south Fl back In 1992. Most people I knew did not take It seriously because It had been many many years sence a huge hurricane had hit the area. Complete devastation,the eye of the storm missed us by 50 mi,tress were uprooted In my backyard. A few days later I drove to homestead Fl,the hardest hit,communitys were removed from the face of the earth. It Is something I had never seen before and pray I never see again. My prayers go out to the people of North Queensland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Ouch! Cat 5 @ 300 kmph.. It looks like it will get real nasty very soon.. Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for all concerned Aussies and hope for the mildest impact possible from this monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 There is now talk of a 12m storm surge. That is seriously scary! Especially knowing all the low lying land in that area. They would end up with thousands of acres underwater. We can only hope things improve. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 An interesting graphic showing the size of the storm superimposed on a map of the US to show the scale: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Some where around 10pm tonight (AEST) cyclone Yasi will hit the coast of Nth Qld. This cyclone has already been described as the worse storm in recent generations, the Premier of the state (Anna Bligh) has told the people "Do not pack bags, just grab each other and get out of there!" Yasi is a cat 5 storm, the same force as the storm that wreaked havoc in New Orleans a few years ago, thankfully, however, it will hit an area that is not densely populated, but it does have a 500km storm front so will take in many towns. Yasi already has winds of 295km per hour and that is expected to increase. All this of course is straight on top of their recent floods they have endured. Ken Thoughts and prayers go out to all in the designated storm path! @Ken: Katrina was not a Category 5 hurricane by the time it hit New Orleans. In fact, it was barely a Category 3. The destruction in New Orleans was not directly caused by the Hurricane at all, but by structural failures in the Levee system. New Orleans (which is below sea level)has seen stronger and bigger storms and come out of them with no problems. The destruction was caused mainly by flooding.. not by hurricane force winds, this coupled with RIDICULOUS response time by the U.S. government was really the cause of most of the deaths that occured during katrina. Death from, dehydration, heat exhaustion, bacterial infection and drownings were the main causes of most deaths.. I felt inclined to add that bit, as I have a lot of family that was affected in New Orleans by the storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thoughts and prayers to all those in the path Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 hang in there guys! keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Wow, stay safe if anyone is there. Been to Cairns and loved the place. Hope it stays tough through this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 There is now talk of a 12m storm surge. That is seriously scary! No kidding! You know what this means? CHECK THOSE CASEBACK SEALS, LADS!! Seriously, my prayers are with you. First and foremost, get your families safe, make sure everyone understands an emergency plan in case communications go down for an extended period, agree on a meeting place where you can all find each other if separated, and carry your emergency supplies at all times. Be safe, go slow, one step at a time. Plan your moves. You'll be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 There is now talk of a 12m storm surge. That is seriously scary! Especially knowing all the low lying land in that area. They would end up with thousands of acres underwater. We can only hope things improve. O/S Wow the timing couldn't be worse after what they just went through a few weeks ago. Prayers going out to all those in NE Australia. Here's hoping some miracle happens and that monster subsides before it causes too much damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Man....that premier lady should be telling the townsfolk where to go. Forget about prayers, just keep moving and don't look back. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Man....that premier lady should be telling the townsfolk where to go. Forget about prayers, just keep moving and don't look back. Keep us posted. Unfortunately most folks wont leave there homes. I know It dosent makes sense to risk your life or your families life but this remains a fact. Most peoples homes are everything to them,they feel that they can somehow protect there properity. Again, I know It makes no sense when you consider ones life compared to ones home,but for many people there homes/properity are there life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Looks like the prayers may have worked. No reported injuries or fatalities at this time. You would have to think they have dodged a bullet! Much damage obviously, but broken stuff can always be repaired. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Looks like the prayers may have worked. No reported injuries or fatalities at this time. You would have to think they have dodged a bullet! Much damage obviously, but broken stuff can always be repaired. O/S Good news OS,good news Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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