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02-02-2011, 08:00 PM
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Goodluck to all of those who are fronting this Storm tonight, simply mindblowing to think of the power and destruction that is set to face Nth Qld, i for one am not looking forward to the morning news telecasts.
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02-02-2011, 08:16 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I Have a unit up in Worree cairns..3 bedder rental.. Hope The iminant carnage is miimised with the planning and evacuations happening over the last couple of days..
AS posted.. "Day after tomorrow springs to mind".. I fear waking up to the news... Godspead.... |
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02-02-2011, 08:17 PM
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02-02-2011, 08:24 PM
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I miss my wheelbarrow
 
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Bloody unpredictable thing. Daniel |
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02-02-2011, 08:50 PM
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I love my beast too!
Join Date: Feb 2006
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My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Nth QLD tonight. I'm not overly religious, but for those who are, I hope that whatever form your God takes, that you are kept safe and well.
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02-02-2011, 08:51 PM
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Landau = GT with the lot!
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02-02-2011, 08:55 PM
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I am Groot
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02-02-2011, 09:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Sun City, North Australis
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Still headed just south of innisfail...
Winds are now pretty worrysome here.. Ok edit that... am poopin me daks... power lines are arcing all over. I thought it was lightening!
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02-02-2011, 09:34 PM
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Call me Spud
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Just looked at the Radar, it must be passing pretty much now? The last wind gust I was able to see was 74km/h but I find it hard to believe. Good Luck.
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02-02-2011, 09:35 PM
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My cousin bought a boat - a crew of 6 people - and have been sailing south from Cairns over the past week or so with Melbourne the end of the journey. They currently have the boat in Mackay marina and most of them will be staying in a hotel tonight. 2 are staying on the boat, but will make a dash for the hotel if need be.
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02-02-2011, 09:40 PM
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Looking at radar its about 130km from innisfail... still headed to dunk island/ mission beach area.
I think im gonna loose power soon. Cant believe the power still going... its kinda looks like ball lightening outside running along the power lines
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02-02-2011, 09:49 PM
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GT4.
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Best of luck all.
I was caught in TC Justin back in 97 when I was 11. Justin was only a cat 2 by the time hit land but it caused a lot of flooding and devestation and damage, and I was terrified. I can only imagine what you guys are going through now, should Yasi continue at a Cat 5 once making landfall, none of us southeners could possibly comprehend what a Cat 5 would bring. Stay Safe -Dan |
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02-02-2011, 10:03 PM
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Just saw the press conference of Anna Bligh saying the Electricity assets to the northern part of the state hasn't been tested in Cat 5 conditions. If they fail, it will be regarded as a catastrophic failure to the largest part of Northern QLD, and could take a very large proportion of time to repair to get power to areas not even directly affected by this event. No word on how long but I would no be surprised if it will be many weeks.
Someone said on Sky news that it took weeks for power to be reconnected for Larry, and Larry was cat 4. They expect Yasi to go as far as Mt Isa as a cat 1.
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02-02-2011, 10:04 PM
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far out just watching skynews, winds look insane, imagine if it gets to 300!
 However they said wind speeds measured near the cyclone are currently 280km/h and climbing! Eye was last measured as approx 150km wide! 
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02-02-2011, 10:07 PM
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Skynews is having a few communication issues as you would expect. My thoughts are with all the people in FNQ at the moment.
I hope all people there are in safe zones. Whether that be in their homes or centres. It is going to be a very long night for a lot of people.
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02-02-2011, 10:10 PM
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They reckon people will more than likely be in their safe zones for upto 24hrs! without power! Stay safe everyone hopes and prayers to you and your families.
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02-02-2011, 10:21 PM
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Just spoken with my brother and he is sheltering in a Resort with his wife. They have a waterfront property at Airlie Beach. He was very calm and has resigned himself to face damage to his uncompleted home and said that you know the risk when you live up there. He was more upset about his boat but I said as long as they are both safe, I will be happy.
GT PS - the Resort let them take the dog with them! 
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02-02-2011, 10:27 PM
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Good luck, all.
Hang on tight.
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02-02-2011, 10:51 PM
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My thoughts are with you guys tonight.
Just heard the Cyclone travel speed has slowed from 32kph to 25kph. Bit of a 2 edged sword with that according to Anna Bligh. Good for lower surge tides, bad because the cyclone sticks around longer.
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02-02-2011, 11:04 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in North Queensland, please keep safe and don't take any risks.
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02-02-2011, 11:15 PM
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Thoughts and prayers (who ever what ever you believe in) to all up North.
Mother nature has been surreal, like a bad movie. Wish I could wave a magic wand for you. |
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02-02-2011, 11:28 PM
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My thoughts are with those in North Queensland. May you all have a SAFE NIGHT.
Jeremy. |
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02-02-2011, 11:53 PM
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did i hear correctly?? Bligh said 18 meter waves?????
cyclone slowing to 25km which isnt a good thing as it will stick around longer... 89,000 homes without power and growing.... All the above and full force still 2 hours away,, O.M.G. 
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02-02-2011, 11:56 PM
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02-02-2011, 11:56 PM
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um no... she was saying the reports of 18meter waves is wrong. The Bouy which reads it is being swamped and over turned... so the readings are wrong.
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02-02-2011, 11:56 PM
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02-02-2011, 11:57 PM
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Bligh said to disregard the 18 metre reading.
The waves are breaking over the device and reporting inaccurately. |
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02-02-2011, 11:57 PM
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that 18m wave was incorrect i believe
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02-02-2011, 11:58 PM
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03-02-2011, 12:37 AM
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my dad is up there (cairns) with his father + wife and my aunty. terrible timing. cant help but worry.
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