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Current forecasts have me within the area of most destructive winds. We have secured everything as best we can and have built a small safe area inside the house. The wind has started to pick up and now rain is falling. Can only hope that everything will hold. The electricity will be switched off later today, so it maybe some days (weeks?) before I'll be able to post back here.

Good luck to everyone in the affected areas.

Signing off
white_crane
 

White crane

You said earlier your house was timber and fibro. I urge you to leave!
 

Yes, white_crane, do trust that you will be OK and please do post back when you can... I have been through a couple of wild cylones and once in the path of a cyclone eye in my lifetime and know it is a frightening experience.

I hope all have been warned to take extreme care if in the path of the eye. As Calliope as said, the gale force winds will stop for a time. It's an almost a "too good to be true" sense of calm. It is tempting for people to think it's safe to venture outside, but the resumption of those gale force winds coming from the opposite direction can catch anyone outside unawares.

As others have expressed, it is a hugely sickening feeling to see that huge monster edging closer to our country and thoughts and prayers are with all those facing this difficult time.
 
bloody hell, good luck everyone and try and stay safe, looks pretty scary from down here.
 
With you all in all of the above.

A niece living in Townsville I am pleased to say left with her hubby and four young children about 5 hours ago heading south.

Wonder at any traffic problems as many would have done the same ?
 
Knobby22 said:
White crane

You said earlier your house was timber and fibro. I urge you to leave!
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I agree with Knobby, White_crane. I didn't realise you were in a timber and fibro house...

This from the BOM site http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml - and scroll down the page:

 


It used to be "we will pray for you", that's kinda un-PC now.

"Our thoughts are with you" seems so glib.

I say "may the force be with you", whatever it is.

Be smart, keep safe... humans are at their best in a crisis.
 
We went to the weather station (lee initially) on Heron Is. during Cyclone Fran and observed anemometer readings gusting to 160 klm/h. Intense experience but lame in comparison.

Presently and unfortunately for the Willis Is. station the instruments and maybe the station are knocked out. I took a friend to the train station last Thursday whom went to Innisfail to visit 'lations and is going to ride it out. I really don't think he comprehends what is about to happen although the crossing may be further south toward Ingham.
 
Here's a satellite photo of TC Yasi from the BOM site:



http://www.bom.gov.au/gms/IDE00035.latest.shtml

I just hope that people haven't tried to be brave and refuse to evacuate, but I suppose there will always be some. It would seem the strength of this TC is more than a match against us mere mortals.

Agree Wayne that "our thoughts are with you" may seem glib, but I know it has been said with heartfelt empathy and a sense of helplessness knowing this destructive force is heading for our own people. IMO,to say nothing would be worse...

Wysiwyg, yes I see the Willis Island Radar Loop information is no longer available:
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR411.loop.shtml
 
Knobby22 said:
White crane

You said earlier your house was timber and fibro. I urge you to leave!
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Absolutely endorse this, white crane. Please go while you still have the chance.

wayneL said:
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.. humans are at their best in a crisis.
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You're right. And, as Sails says, although the expressions of concern on this thread might sound like cliches, they're without doubt heartfelt. I can't think of much else which could inspire such a sense of powerlessness as this beast.
 
Julia said:
Absolutely endorse this, white crane. Please go while you still have the chance.
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I was in a typhoon (northern hemisphere) and wind gusts were only 220km. It was scary and crazy as anything and I was inside a concrete highrise. They are predicting anything up to 300km/hr. Really timber and fibro is not going to get the job done.

Please find a safe place, or at least do what this guy is doing (not sure it is going to work however). Image from ww.theAustralian.com.au

P.S. Just look at those insurance stocks being dumped. QBE -2%, IAG -3%, SUN -2.8%. This tells you the damage that can be expected.
 

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Knobby22 said:
White crane

You said earlier your house was timber and fibro. I urge you to leave!
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God that sounds dodgy, I'd go somewhere a bit more solid if you can.
If not possible get ready to hole up in the bathtub with the mattress over the top if (when) the house looks like it will fail. Just don't get stuck in there if the whole thing comes down. Hope the roof trusses are tied down to the walls.
 
The effects are widespread;


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/cyclone-threatens-huge-losses/story-e6frg8zx-1225998365653
 
Anna Bligh just urging everyone, if you havnt left already DO NOT TRY TO LEAVE NOW.

Much to dangerous to attempt to leave now, just bunker down aswell as you can.

Good Luck and god help anyone in the path of this, thoughts and hope coming from down here in Brisbane.
 
TSV 1626

Continual strong winds, palm leaves flying, smaller trees bent over , light pole swaying a bit, rain, but not a lot.

gg
 
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