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Still having the odd rumble of thunder around here at the moment.
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The point i am trying to get across is that the forecast has been wrong on many occasions. I am entitled to have a moan about it when it has been hyped up so much.
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.
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Had heavy rain, thunder and a few flashes of lightning around 2.30pm
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Temp now 19.2c, humidity 83%, wind chill makes temp feel like 18.6c
What was it in AM?
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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
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Screw zone = Not much happening at the moment!
As others have mentioned though, our time should come this evening.
Gotcha, thanks :0)
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Quite a few +CG strikes showing up around Herts, Beds, Cambs as well.
Looks like a screw zone for London/Essex/Kent/E.Sussex and areas W of Reading at present.
Screw Zone?
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A few spots of rain in Orpington, grey cloud now but still so hot, my chocolate melted :0(
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Oopps, so excited about the prospect of later, forgot to spell properly!!! :blush:
I fancy seafood for dinner now you pointed that out!!
Sorry Scotteboi, just a bit giddy, heat is getting to me!
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Good luck charm.
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.
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Its gone very cloudy in Braintree all of a sudden and the nice breeze we have had all day has dropped right off to nothing...very still and eerie...the clam before the storm???:blink:
What have clams got to do with anything?
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I fear this storm will be another for the history books BUT at least for the most part, the reports coming in now are from the hours of darkness.
The scary thing is that the Cyclone looked a Beast and I'm sure it will prove to be and after all the horrendous flooding, nature is indeed cruel!
Let's just hope and pray the folk on the prone coastal localities just took the advice given and got the hell out.
BTW, hello all fellow CSE'rs, it's like that same thread in here and here's hoping the UK doesn't get a megastorm like this any time storm.
Cheers
gottolovethisweather
PS! had a couple down town and might have a drink for the aussies later.
Just a couple? :0)
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Not sure, and you maybe right we may never know but I do get the feeling there are some meteroligists in there taking the readings - i kind of got the feeling it is measured but how accurate can they be in such force? I dont know I am no expert and am speculating - tomorrwo we will no doubt get some more information...
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!!
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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.
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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.
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Apprantely though wind gusts have been reported upto 290 km per hour....
Yeah I read that but is it an approximation, was it recorded by a correctly calibrated anemometer? Will we ever know?? :0)
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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!
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I'm listening to the Yasi coverage on ABC radio...
...everyone sounds in good spirits, ya gotta love the Aussies for having a cyclone party
Hope they all stay safe if not sober
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!
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it looks like the next thing to watch is the storm surge/tide, could be up to 9m's or 30ft in places.
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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
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Unconfirmed reports coming in that the evacuation centre at the State College in Innisfall has lost its roof. Devastating if true.
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
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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:
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Stopped here now, still got a very grey sky though !
Main roads seem to be fine, it was very slushy stuff again so you should be okay getting home but take care as it may start to freeze later like last night.
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!!
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Is it still snowing in MK?
I am in Woking at present and it is raining!
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Lovely sunrise and a clear blue sky in Essex, temp 11c with a cool breeze.