TC Yasi - OK, Now I'm a tad concerned

[BigDougie]

Well all starting to get a bit blowy know, so time to as speewa said, get the head down and wait and watch.

Been through a bit in life but this has the stomach buzzing, take care all and hope it goes well. See you when the rain is thumping down.

Big D

[Moto Moto]

Good luck to everyone stuck up north. Stay safe!

KC

[WilSurf]

We will think of you and pray for your safety in QLD.

[tonyw]

My daughters just driven to work at Townsville hospital
and sent some pics a few minutes ago of what she took on her way in.
Already some flooding down the end of her street at the tidal end of Ross River and quite blowy.

[paul06]

evacuated from holloways this morning,the wait is mind numbing,staying with friends but have brought the trackabout!l Lets see how we go.Thanks to all swagers for kind messages.

[Slipus]

Watching the TV coverage it is very concerning.

Hope everyone up there stays safe

Slip

[tropicbird54]

evacuated from holloways this morning,the wait is mind numbing,staying with friends but have brought the trackabout!l Lets see how we go.Thanks to all swagers for kind messages.

Glad to read you evacuated paul06.  Hope everyone close to the beaches has done the same.
Had some very gusty rain just over an hour ago, but now it's rather pleasant here at Mt Sheridan.  It's giving me a false sense of security - keep thinking maybe it won't be too bad after all.  Just kidding myself really - am very anxious and yes, it's the wait that gets to you, eh.  Take care and stay safe.
  Sharyn

[jclures]

We are getting heavy gusts of wind with rain squalls up here, and it hasn't hit yet.

[Teabag]

The way it looks at present on BOM it will give Cardwell and Ingham a good touch up. I think Cairns will just get the outskirts and since we are north or the eye we shouldn't get the tidal surge but only time will tell......

The beer fridge is full and the Generator on standby.......hehehehe

[Bill]

We are getting heavy gusts of wind with rain squalls up here, and it hasn't hit yet.

Same here...
Bill and Morag

[jclures]

Same here, getting fuel nearly was the problem though, as I wanted enough for a few days at least, after Larry we had no power for two weeks.

[Crazy Dog]

You are not wrong Sharyn,

Guts is churning and the wait is abominable.

Wind picking up a bit here in Edmonton and the rain started again.

Eldest lad is in comms at the moment and will keep an eye on us. Daughter and partner 4 doors down and will be around for us as well. Both paramedics..

Fingers crossed but it looks like about 11pm 2night it is going to be gross fun..

Grrr!!!

[Muso]

I remember back around 1969 I was invited to join the Australian Army and my first posting was to Enoggera in Brisbane. Because my battalion (9 RAR) was only starting to return from Viet-nam, myself and 11 others were required to be the guard for Vic Barracks. A TC was predicted to hit the coast overnight about 600 miles (or kms) north of Brisbane.

The wind during the night in Brissy was very VERY scary especially with flying debris, and we were a long long way from the centre. I pray God keeps you all safe.

[jclures]

My father has decided to abandon his place and move in with us for the night. He has a old timber house and he was a little worried, to the point he was thinking of camping the night in one of the old mine tunnels around here.

[Crazy Dog]

Don't blame him John...starting to get a bit windy down here on the low lands.

You all take extreme care up there ok..

We are going to get belted tonight so fingers crossed for a good outcome and no injuries or worse for the locals around Cairns and down south where the thing is going to be the worst. 

Grrr!!!

[tropicbird54]

The way it looks at present on BOM it will give Cardwell and Ingham a good touch up. I think Cairns will just get the outskirts and since we are north or the eye we shouldn't get the tidal surge but only time will tell......

The beer fridge is full and the Generator on standby.......hehehehe

That's what I saw on the site too.  Always seems to be less severe when you're north of the eye, thank goodness.  Feeling not quite as anxious now - just hope I'm not being too hopeful.   Do so feel for those further south.  Wouldn't swap spots for quids!!

[MadAz]

Best of luck to all those involved.

Wouldnt catch me hanging around for it.

I've experienced my fair share of storms and cyclones, i have a huge respect for them.

[Bill]

That's what I saw on the site too.  Always seems to be less severe when you're north of the eye, thank goodness.  Feeling not quite as anxious now - just hope I'm not being too hopeful.   Do so feel for those further south.  Wouldn't swap spots for quids!!

It is not making me feel any less anxious...
Bill and Morag

[duggie]

If I loose me roof I will have to move into my Trackabout after the storm has past, Must admit we are a little worried, but have prepaired for ti as best we can.

[ntpryce]

Stay safe to all those Qld'ers that are in the path of Cyclone Yasi.  Having lived through Cyclone Tracy and witnessing the effects of Category 5 cyclone Monica in 2006, everyone should NOT underestimate the power of these things.

If this cyclone hits the coast as a category 5, it will cause a fair bit of trouble across the mainland as it will no doubt retain a fair degree of power for a while yet.  You only need to look at the effects of the previous ex-cyclone that is presently moving through NSW!

[Sherlock0013]

Best of luck all
here in Mackay it raining with some wind so far at 6pm

Have a look at this web site
http://www.goes.noaa.gov/sohemi/sohemiloops/shirgmscol.html

[speewa158]

Swaggers  say a little word to your god to keep FNQ safe

[Kit_e_kat9]

Storm chasers live streaming from Innisfail:

Severe Weather Chasers

Lots of wind, but hardly any picture (no power I guess).  Mind the language on occassion.

Kit_e

[crackacoldie]

thoughts are with you fellow swaggers in the north.  Hold tight and stay safe.

Cracka

[Teabag]

All is good but the wind has just increased greatly. Kids and Wife are asleep, don't know for how long as it's getting a little full on now.......