Largest Cyclone to hit Australia in Years. Making landfall in QLD in a few hours. whole towns being evacuated.. expected CAT 4 of 5 at landfall.

Take care! That doesn't sound good! 240? Holy crap!

Good luck queensland.

"AN HOUR AGO | 12.05AM
Debbie smashes into coast

A massive evacuation was under way last night as Cyclone Debbie bore down on north Queensland, gathering force and threatening a tidal surge that could swamp entire towns.

More than 30,000 people were being urged to leave their homes along a vast stretch of the coastline - between Bowen and Rockhampton - triggering fears of traffic chaos as the storm makes its expected landfall about 10am (11am AEDT).

Emergency services issued an 11th-hour warning to 25,000 residents of Mackay late yesterday after the cyclone moved south and modelling revealed the potential for a 2.5m tidal surge around the low-lying sugar town.

The predicted category-four cyclone is expected to bring 240km/h winds, rainfall of up to 400mm and a maximum tidal surge of up to 4m along a 600km stretch of coast.

The destructive core of the cyclone is 100km wide and began buffeting the Whitsunday Islands about midday yesterday."

[link to www.theaustralian.com.au]

Pinned this thread. Amazing shots from the ISS.

Squish potential?

pretty big squishy man.. at least they're always prepared up there for these things...

this from a friend up there, just now:

"Shayne Bloc in Airlie Beach, Queensland.
10 mins ·
Power went out 90 minutes ago. Sounds like the frogs are having a massive orgy."



gotta love australian humour.. she also just sent me a pick of her stocked up liquor cabinet...

Last Edited by CitizenPerth™ on 03/27/2017 10:22 AM

are Cairns and Townsville safe?

update:

military and emergency services are no longer in standby, now deployed

1 death reported.

Last Edited by CitizenPerth™ on 03/27/2017 10:26 AM

[snip]
Queensland cyclone: What to do when Cyclone Debbie hits
Madura McCormack, The Courier-Mail
4 minutes ago
‘Monster’ Debbie now Category 4
One dead as Debbie edges closer
CATEGORY 4 Cyclone Debbie is forecast to hit the coastline at 8am on Tuesday. We’ve compiled a list of emergency contact details and tips you may need during and after the storm.

Emergency contact
For storm and flood assistance contact the SES on 132 500 and in a life threatening emergency call triple-0.

Cyclone shelters and places of refuge
Bowen High School, 129 Argyle Park Dr, Bowen [Closed until after cyclone has passed

Proserpine State School, Cr Florence and Sperry St, Proserpine [Closed until cyclone has passed]

Ayr Showgrounds, 9-21 Edwards St, Ayr

Heatley Secondary College, Fulham Rd, Townsville

Townsville City Council, 143 Walker Street (basement car park)

Suncorp Building, 61-73 Sturt Street, Townsville City

Energy
If you lose power and are looking for specific information about your address you can go to the Ergon website and type in your 10 or 11 digit NMI (which can be found on your bill). Otherwise, the normal Outage Finder is accessible.

Radio
Cairns and Far North Queensland: 106.7FM

Townsville and North Queensland: 630AM

Mackay and Central Queensland: 101.1FM

Stream ABC Emergency online


Cyclone Debbie as seen from ISS
TASKS TO DO WHEN THE STORM HITS
- Make note of when you lose power so that you can gauge how long the food in the fridge will last.

- It is advised to switch off all appliances as a precaution.

- If using a generator later on, make sure it is in a well-ventilated area as it can emit Carbon Monoxide, which is deadly.

- Shelter in the strongest part of the house.

- Keep listening to local radio for updates and remain indoors until advised.

- If the building begins to break apart, immediately seek shelter under a strong table, bench, or under a heavy mattress.

- Beware of the calm eye of the cyclone. Do not venture outdoors until you have received official advice that it is safe to go outside.

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Last Edited by CitizenPerth™ on 03/27/2017 10:29 AM

Here is a live stream link...

leave Cairns alone!

Yikes!! I hope people heed the evacs, houses are no match for Mother Nature.

Some guy has gear set up on his porch ...

Stream location: Midge Point 4799. Roughly 100km north of Mackay, 40-50km south of Proserpine. On the coast (Use Airlie Beach weather center for accurate conditions)

The dumbfuck is playing music.

getting into the mood....

Stay safe, CP and Aussie friends! You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lol with the wind chimes.

What If Farsight was right this time?

Tune in now: [link to tunein.com]

and the cow paddock spotlights ;)

What will happen to the kangaroos? Won't somebody think of the kangaroos!

they're fine

I was once in Rockhampton. A really nice place. Beautiful coast line.

I visited Hayman Island for a couple of days rest. Beautiful resort.

I followed the coast to Cairns, Port Douglas up to Cape Tribulation. They had sea planes that took people to the outer reefs.

Wonderful memories with beautiful nature if only for the voracious mosquitos.

Nature is more powerful than us humans.

Excellent post, as always. Prayers for safety of all.

Amphibian panic sex.

Prayers for the Aussies.

HEAD FOR HIGHER GROUND.