First cyclone of the season

[drron]

drron, this one (256kms) I believe is better than the 128km: 256 km Gympie (Mt Kanigan) Radar Loop

Seems to be the same-lighter blue and even white from Maroochydore to Caloundra and that looks like my view out the window-just light rain and the trees still.

 

[mole]

https://www.facebook.com/HigginsStormChasing?fref=ts has lots of interesting information too.

 

[amaroo]

Here comes the rain (has hit Fortitude Valley, next to CBD):

512 km composite Brisbane (Mt Stapylton) Radar Loop

Got your floaties out yet amaroo?

On a serious note, I hope that our drainage works today - so do my wife and neighbour who came to view our retaining wall last night. Nice to see them showing concern - and he stayed an hour and we got on really well. So maybe not all is lost...

We've clocked up the first 25mm. The heavy stuff won't start until early morning ... the kids have already started lobbying for a day off tomorrow...

ps: good news on the retaining front

 

[QF WP]

We've clocked up the first 25mm. The heavy stuff won't start until early morning ... the kids have already started lobbying for a day off tomorrow...

ps: good news on the retaining front

We've probably had less than that in BNE. Thankfully, my kids aren't old enough to know about trying that little trick. Well, we haven't met the wife yet....she's away at the moment...

 

[QF WP]

Straight from QF RGM email to me a minute ago:

we pulled a lot of Bundaberg and ROK flying today, tomorrow morning is the focus……

 

[QF WP]

BOM forecast track map: Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map Page (1)

BOM Technical data: http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20018.txt

 

[PLANT]

Seriously the cricket is going to be affected.... Time to enclose all our sporting grounds..

Who is with me!

 

[QF WP]

I doubt the Gabba will be playing host on Saturday..maybe a 20/20 match if they are lucky. At least the drainage is good...

 

[boomy]

Flying back to BNE tonight, hope no delays.

 

[Awesom Andy]

Looking at the latest data, Marcia might even make it to category 5 before landfall, and the forecasted track would be closer to BNE than previously thought. The Gabba drainage system certainly has its work cut out for the weekend...

 

[drron]

The latest BOM report has it crossing a little more north than previously forecast-St.lawrence rather than Yeppoon but yes a category 5.
Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map Page (1)

 

[footy99]

There are some reports it will be Cat 5 when it hits between Mackay and Gladstone early tomorrow morn.

Hope everyone there is taking all precautions. 300kmph winds can mess things up pretty well.

 

[amaroo]

We've clocked up the first 25mm. The heavy stuff won't start until early morning ... the kids have already started lobbying for a day off tomorrow...

ps: good news on the retaining front

Just passed 50mm...

 

[Red Roo]

Just sticking my nose in to state the obvious...

If you, or anyone you know is travelling to/from Brisbane, Hamilton Island, Rockhampton, Mackay, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Coolangatta, Biloela, Blackall, Barcaldine and Longreach, please see this link for the latest flight status updates: http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/disruptions/global/en

Options are available to Qantas customers holding a valid ticket issued on/before 19 February for travel on/before 24 February 2015 who are affected by Tropical Cyclone Marcia.

We're doing our best to keep the website up to date with the latest information for impacted customers, so it would be appreciated if you could share this message with your family and friends.

It goes without saying that safety is always priority ahead of schedule, however patience and understanding is never taken for granted.

 

[kevrosmith]

For anyone interested, I have often found the U.S. Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center to be a touch more accurate than BOM in predicting the path of cyclones

Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)

 

[QF WP]

Has been raining in BNE since 9pm steadily and sometimes heavy bursts. Time for some sleep

 

[Awesom Andy]

Marcia is now cat 5, with winds gusting to 285 km/h. It is now heading south, in the general direction of ROK. This also means that landfall will be later than originally forecasted, allowing it to further increase in strength, so not the best turn of events tonight.

 

[serfty]

For anyone interested, I have often found the U.S. Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center to be a touch more accurate than BOM in predicting the path of cyclones

Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)

Interesting ... predicted track puts it over Gatton 4pm Saturday ...

Google Earth: http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/warnings/sh1315.kmz

 

[Clivem]

i'm at BNE right now -all flights Harvey Bay - Gladstone -Rockhampton -Mackay etc. ........cancelled

 

[serfty]

For today VA have canceled all Flights to:

Bundaberg
Gladstone
Hervey Bay
Mackay
Rockhampton



An update is scheduled for 9:30am.

http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/bookings/flight-status/travel-alerts/