Jasmckee Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 with weather it is always difficult to compare one event to another, as there will always be slight differences in topography that will increase or decrease the effects, that said all thoses in the path are in for one hell of a wild ride, good luck keep your heads down and i hope everyone pulls throught with no lose of life. it is intresting thought to compare the differences in size thought, yasi makes the other TC's look like dots in comparson. would be intrested in seeing yasi compared to Typhoon Tip. at school over twenty years ago i remember a class i took, a science one i think, we were learning about hurricanes, tropical cyclones and typhoons, and from what i learned there it is not going to be good, espically it is a cat5. again good luck guys up there we are thinking of you Jason in Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeansy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Dale the ABC stats are bit incorrect the eye now has been measured at 100km wide nearly 3 times at the ABC projection but Willis has been flattened, the weather station no longer exists but for those interested in whats its like to be in one you can watch it live via the live feed street webcams http://www.goandroam.com/webcams/australia/cairns/ best of luck Dale, keep your head down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeansy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 this is why i love cairns hogs breath on grafton st on a few 100m from the water front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Lived through a couple of Huricanes in Nova Scotia, Canada. Huricane Juan packed a good punch. Made a mess of things. On the other hand these storms are quite something to live through. It is a reminder of how we pale to Mother Nature. SHe needs to be respected. Hope all the best on this one and I will be keeping watch on the telly as well. CHeers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well it's really starting to blow now, power still on though, so that is good news. All those webcams are down, either blown off the building or everyone is trying to access them at once! My beer supply is holding out well I am pleased to report, so some good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Still got power, but the bloody thing has turned back toward us, heading straight for Innisfail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 They are now saying that she is gonna be as bad as or worse than Katrina. I have already set up a donation page at OZx, the TV is already giving phone numbers so I figured why the hell not, I have given $500 myself already with another $500 to follow on Friday (payday) but even if you can just spare a dollar please donate: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/topic/7440-ozx-cyclone-yasi-donations-appeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba43 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Sending positive thoughts and prayers to all of you. Stay safe and batten down those hatches. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 cripes, its almost bigger than the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Holy !! Oh MAN ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 For all those overseas and elsewhere in this country, Yasi is now beginnning to build up on the tropical coast of Queensland. Rain and wind have intensified, and nervous reporters are keeping us up to date. A friend, in Townsville, projected to be on the southern edge of the severe weather sector of the cyclone, has sent a Nokia video of the already strong wind and driving rain, and yet it has only started. Our friends in Cairns who have posted here will now be bunkered down and we all hope safe and secure. We went through a Cat 2 cyclone in Townsville some years ago, and I found that scary enough. The home we were living in is on the beach. It is now evacuated and I expect to see a picture of wreckage tomorrow after a 5-7 mtr storm surge has been through it. Therefore I can only think and feel for those facing an antipodean Katrina, yet mightier still, in just a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 wind howling, trees snapping, lights flickering, lost my side gate and half my side fence, beer supplies dwindling but spirits still high, and yet it has not even begun, still 110 ks off the coast! probably my last post tonight guys getting ready to move family into bathroom to see itout. cant believe the power is still on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3400 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good luck to y´all guys! cant believe you´re going throught this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good luck Arch man, please God man, be safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thinking of you all, hang in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good luck Arch man, please God man, be safe! with a calm demeanour and the right amount of lubrication a Queenslander can see anything through! sounds like a bloody freight train is landing on my roof, wish us luck guys, archie out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeansy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 cairns north has loss power Dale and Palm cove is sparking and in and out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (PC Aviator) Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Keep the radio on ABC National for current reports. Stay safe fellow Qlders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobdeVries Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We're with you guys, stay safe! Following on abc radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (PC Aviator) Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 http://www.abc.net.au/local/players/streaming_aac.htm?streamFile=itinerantone&streamTitle=TC%20Yasi%20coverage Listen to ABC Radio via the Internet anywhere in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Dale: with all that beer its a good job you'll be in the bathroom. Maybe something more compact like Bundy rum, or Scotch or ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gheeD Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Yes i should be studying, but i am here on computer listening to the internet radio. Hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeansy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 http://cairnsweathercam.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Mena Creek is still being smashed. I made the decision to leave the house this morning and ride it out at work (a whole 30m from home). Loads of damage at work but at this point I think we have a roof at home still... I think. The noise has been terrifying with the wind slowly changing direction as the eye eases past us to the south. Lost power at 2200 and my wife and son found the ability to sleep. All awake now though as this beast screams at us from every direction. Incredible, terrifying and by morning's light I have a feeling it will be a saddening experience. I fear for my students and their families and hope they are all safe and sound. Sitting in pitch darkness (except for the laptop and the ipad which is acting as an emotional buffer for my son) not having a clue as to what awaits us in the morning. Not cool. Jeansy and Dale, here's hoping you guys are doing ok. I will try to post pics and throw the snippets of video (audio considering the darkness) up when power is restored. Better save the battery on the laptop, it could be a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I would say the scale is a bit wrong there in the image below? http://postimage.org/image/5k6gkm9w/ Aust is about as big as the US and it certainly is not as widespread as that. Here is a link to show the size of the cyclone. http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/satellite/sequadrant.shtml And here http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDE00902.loop.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 All ok here, lost a gate and a bit of fence to a fallen tree and my pool is full of leaves. still have power. all ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 pppppppppfffffffffffwwwwwwwwwwwww, good to hear you are all safe Dale ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good to hear you are safe. Reports say it last steam and is down to a catagory 2. That is good news for Queensland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Awesome to hear from you mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (PC Aviator) Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good to hear Dale. Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good news Dale - hope all goes well for the cleanup ..... not so lucky for those a bit south at ground zero. No news as yet of casualties which is very good news - hope that continues. Did the beer hold out, or were you able to sober up ;) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 We sat up last night to follow the storm from the Gold Coast. In one way it was good to see it go south of Cairns, although unfair on those who live and work in Mission Beach, Tully, Cardwell and Innisfail. Townsville in the southern sector of the storm copped it quite hard, too. Dale, you must feel bad about drinking all that beer against your will! I hope our mate further south can enjoy a beer with you at the Mena - if it is still standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanker50 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 You guys just don't get a break, do you. I haven't lived through a storm like Yasi, but I spent a good amount of time in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. So I can just barely imagine what everyone in Queensland is going through Good luck to all in Queensland. I'll be sure to donate some more to the relief fund. Mike Gutierrez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Great to hear, Dale. ....but don't be thinkin that a disaster let's you off the hook on those beers, mate! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmrich28 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Haven't been flying much lately, but thinking of everyone down there...KEEP SAFE!! Our 20 inch snow storm just looks small in comparison. Your Canadian friend, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Great to hear, Dale. ....but don't be thinkin that a disaster let's you off the hook on those beers, mate! Frank Mate, I only hit the emergency cyclone stock, didn't need to touch the 'Frank's Visit' stock, so you are lucky! I'm just starting the cleanup, still gusting and rain squalls but I have a mountain of branches and leaves to get out of the pool and go next door and extricate my gate from the next door neighbours yard. Feel sorry for Tully and Cardwell where emergency services have had to cut their way in this morning, apparently 90% of structures destroyed or unroofed, poor buggers. Thanks for all the support and encouragement over the past 24 hours guys, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I sure hope everyone has made it through this safely....this plain sucks for you all down there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregone Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Glad to read you got through it all safe and not to much damage. And you really feel for the people whos houses have been destroyed. But as they keep saying you can replace and rebuild all that. But you cant replace people. Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice_King Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Goes with the territory having a bit of a blow, but Glad to see that all cam through without anything major fouling up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good to hear you made it through , now I know how the bananas get bent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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