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ickledoozer

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  1. Lovely sunrise and a clear blue sky in Essex, temp 11c with a cool breeze.
  2. Still having the odd rumble of thunder around here at the moment.
  3. Try having a little groan about and then move on there will be more opportunities this summer, we all know forecasting is not an exact science and sometimes thats half the fun of it! This is a nice forum where everyone gets along, if that wasn't the case a lot of us would not be here as often as we are.
  4. Had heavy rain, thunder and a few flashes of lightning around 2.30pm
  5. Hi Peep's, What are the temperatures like now that the storms have hit? Just interested in how much they have dropped locally. Cheers Doozer
  6. A few spots of rain in Orpington, grey cloud now but still so hot, my chocolate melted :0(
  7. Sorry Scotteboi, just a bit giddy, heat is getting to me!
  8. Tee hee! It's so hot here in Orpington that i'm a bit giddy! Cirrus thickening here now but it is still very humid.
  9. I agree, I don't think any reading can ever be 100% every piece of equipment will differ to some degree. I think that the level of destruction will give the biggest clue, I suppose we could give it a grade on the good old Beaufort Scale!!
  10. Check these rainfall totals out: Heavy rainfall associated with Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi has been recorded along the North Tropical Coast between Cairns and Townsville with the heaviest rainfalls being recorded between Innisfail and Tully. The heaviest totals since 9am include: Sutties Creek 262mm, Maalan Road 212mm, Innisfail Wharf 184mm with totals in excess of 100mm in the Townsville area. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue during Thursday in the catchments of the Johnstone, Herbert, Murray and Tully Rivers. Minor flood levels are being recorded in the Mulgrave River at the Fisheries. River level rises are being recorded in the Herbert River in the Abergowrie area with minor to moderate flood levels possible downstream to Ingham during Thursday. Flood warnings are current for the Tully, Murray and Johnstone Rivers and the situation is being monitored closely.
  11. 2am update: TOP PRIORITY TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 26 Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane Issued at 1:56am EST on Thursday the 3rd of February 2011 A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape Flattery to Proserpine, extending west across the tropical interior to the Northern Territory border. At 2:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 125 kilometres south of Cairns and 65 kilometres south southwest of Innisfail and moving west southwest at 31 kilometres per hour. YASI HAS CROSSED THE COAST NEAR MISSION BEACH BUT REMAINS A DANGEROUS CYCLONE. Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will weaken as it continues to move in a west-southwesterly direction towards the Georgetown area during the morning. AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS STORM TIDE affecting the Cardwell to Lucinda area will moderate over the next few hours. HIGHER THAN NORMAL TIDES and large waves will continue between Innisfail and Bowen and sea levels may again exceed the high water mark on the the morning high tide. VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to 290 km/h between Cairns and Ingham and the adjacent ranges will extend inland and weaken. DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts in excess of 125 km/h between Cape Tribulation and Ayr will spread inland overnight. DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/hr are occurring in remaining coastal areas between Cape Flattery and Proserpine, and are forecast to extend through to Mt Isa during the day. Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during the morning. FLOODING RAINS between Port Douglas and Proserpine will gradually extend inland. FLOOD WARNINGS are current for a number of rivers between Cairns and Mackay. People in the path of the very dangerous cyclone should stay calm and remain in a secure shelter, above the expected water level, while the very destructive winds continue. - Do not venture outside if you find yourself in the eye of the cyclone; very destructive winds from a different direction could resume at any time. - Follow the evacuation advice or directions of Police, Emergency Services personnel and local authorities. People in remaining areas between Cape Flattery and Proserpine and extending west across the tropical interior to the Northern Territory border, 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]. Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 2:00 am EST: .Centre located near...... 18.0 degrees South 145.7 degrees East .Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres .Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 31 kilometres per hour .Wind gusts near centre... 285 kilometres per hour .Severity category........ 5 .Central pressure......... 930 hectoPascals Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message, particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English. The next advice will be issued by 3:00 am EST Thursday 03 February. This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
  12. Yeah I read that but is it an approximation, was it recorded by a correctly calibrated anemometer? Will we ever know?? :0)
  13. I find this revelation very stressful: "Authorties say the full force of Cyclone Yasi may never be known because there are no gauges where the monster storm made landfall" I need facts people, hard facts!
  14. I have to say if I was in the middle of this I would be getting quite tipsy, I was going to say royally hammered but that would be silly! Looks like when I go out to Oz in October I will probably be seeing a very different place to what others have seen before me!
  15. it looks like the next thing to watch is the storm surge/tide, could be up to 9m's or 30ft in places.
  16. 1am update IDQP0005 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Proserpine and inland to the Northern Territory border are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning. TOP PRIORITY TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 25 Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane Issued at 12:59am EST on Thursday the 3rd of February 2011 A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape Flattery to Proserpine, extending west across the tropical interior to the Northern Territory border. At 1:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 120 kilometres south southeast of Cairns and 50 kilometres south of Innisfail and moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour. YASI CROSSED THE COAST NEAR MISSION BEACH DURING THE PAST HOUR WITH THE LARGE DESTRUCTIVE CORE AROUND THE EYE EXTENDING BETWEEN INNISFAIL AND CARDWELL. Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will weaken only slowly as it continues to move in a west-southwesterly direction towards the Georgetown area during the morning. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WAVES AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL TIDES tides exceeding the high water mark will continue between Cairns and Proserpine until at least the morning high tide. VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts up to 290 km/h between Cairns and Ingham and the adjacent ranges will extend inland and gradually weaken. The VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE of the cyclone will take up to 4 hours to pass. DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts in excess of 125 km/h between Cape Tribulation and Ayr will spread inland overnight. DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 90 km/hr are occurring in remaining coastal areas between Cape Flattery and Proserpine, and are forecast to extend through to Mt Isa during Thursday. Winds are forecast to gradually ease about the east coast during Thursday morning. FLOODING RAINS between Port Douglas and Proserpine will gradually extend inland. People in the path of the very dangerous cyclone should stay calm and remain in a secure shelter, above the expected water level, while the very destructive winds continue. - Do not venture outside if you find yourself in the eye of the cyclone; very destructive winds from a different direction could resume at any time. - Follow the evacuation advice or directions of Police, Emergency Services personnel and local authorities. People in remaining areas between Cape Flattery and Proserpine and extending west across the tropical interior to the Northern Territory border, 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]. Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi at 1:00 am EST: .Centre located near...... 18.0 degrees South 146.0 degrees East .Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres .Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour .Wind gusts near centre... 285 kilometres per hour .Severity category........ 5 .Central pressure......... 930 hectoPascals Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message, particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English. The next advice will be issued by 2:00 am EST Thursday 03 February. This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212. The Bureau and the State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly. updated Track of Cyclone @ 1am http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml
  17. I think they are having problems with idiots spreading false claims on Twitter, nothing has been confirmed yet. Quote from cycloneupdate: I might add, it is not helpful to spread rumours, this is an extremely serious situation. Please Twitter, don't start rumours. #TCYasi
  18. Currently having a marvellous thunderstorm down here in Chelmsford, lasted about 40 minutes, so far, although I think it is on it's way out now. The last strike was really bright and the thunder was so loud it shook the building, I haven't heard anythig like that for years. Rain wise it was fanstastic too, still a fair amount of surface water on the roads. All in all, 8/10 :lol:
  19. Many thanks for the update, I may put my plans to work late on hold then! I still can't believe we got snow yesterday, let alone today!!
  20. Is it still snowing in MK? I am in Woking at present and it is raining!
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