ANTHONY Returns to Australia, Followed by YASI
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TC ANTHONY to strengthen to at least a Cat. 2 cyclone before Queenslanding
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YASI Could Strengthen to a Cat. 4A Hurricane Force Before Making Landfall in Queensland
UPDATE: Tropical Cyclone ANTHONY
Issued at 10:04 pm EST Sunday 30 January 2011. Refer to Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 18.
Source: Australia BOM
Remarks:
Tropical Cyclone Anthony is currently moving southwest and crossing the coast near Bowen.
DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS are currently occurring about coastal and island communities between Cape Upstart and Proserpine.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are currently occurring about coastal and island communities between Ayr and Mackay.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES are expected between Ayr and Mackay. LARGE WAVES are likely along the beachfront between Ayr and Mackay.
HEAVY RAINFALL with FLOODING is occurring about the coast and adjacent inland between Ayr and Mackay.
– People in the path of the cyclone should stay calm and remain in a secure shelter while destructive winds occur.
– Do not venture outside if you find yourself in the eye of the cyclone – destructive winds from a different direction could resume at any time.
– Heed the advice and follow the instructions of Police, Emergency Services personnel and local authorities.
– For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500. [Source: Australia BOM]
Tropical Cyclone YASI
Tropical Cyclone YASI (Tropical Cyclone 11P). IR Satellite Image (NHC Enhancement). Source: CIMSS. Click image to enlarge.
FIRE-EARTH Forecast: Massive TC YASI could strengthen to a Cat. 4A Hurricane Force, with sustained winds of about 210km/hr and wind gusts of 270km/hr before striking Queensland.
Australian Region Infrared Satellite Image
Oceania Weather Animation for January 2011
Details for: TC Anthony
- Forecast Track Map (QLD)
- Tropical Cyclone Advice
- East Coastal Waters issued by Brisbane
- High Seas Warning
- Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin
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