Cyclone Yasi - Latest Media Release
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Cyclone Yasi - Latest News - 5:08pm
5:08pm, 2nd February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Sarina and inland to
Georgetown are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before
broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 17
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 5:03pm EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape
Flattery to Sarina, extending west across the tropical interior to Mt Isa.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for the remaining inland parts west to the Northern
Territory border and north of Winton.
At 5:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 220
kilometres east of Cairns and 260 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and
moving west southwest at 34 kilometres per hour. more . . .
3:08pm, 2nd February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Sarina and inland to
Georgetown are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before
broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 15
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 2:57pm EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape
Flattery to Sarina, extending inland to Julia Creek and to the area west of
Croydon.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for the remaining inland parts west to the Northern
Territory border and north of Winton.
At 3:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 280
kilometres east of Cairns and 305 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and
moving west southwest at 35 kilometres per hour. more . . .
2:15pm, 2nd February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters serving the area from Cape Flattery to Sarina and inland to
Georgetown are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before
broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 14
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 1:53pm EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal and island communities from Cape
Flattery to Sarina, extending inland to Julia Creek and to the area west of
Croydon.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for the remaining inland parts west to the Northern
Territory border and north of Winton.
The Cyclone WARNING from Cape Melville to Cape Flattery has been cancelled.
At 1:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be 345
kilometres east of Cairns and 360 kilometres northeast of Townsville and moving
west southwest at 35 kilometres per hour. more . . .
8:25am, 2nd February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters serving the area between Cape Melville and Sarina, extending
inland to Croydon and Richmond are requested to USE the Standard Emergency
Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 12
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 7:54am EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for island and coastal areas from Cape Melville to
Sarina, extending inland to Croydon and Richmond.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for the remaining tropical interior east of Camooweal
and north of Winton.
At 7:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be
555 kilometres east of Cairns and 560 kilometres northeast of Townsville
moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour. more . . .
5:13am, 2nd February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: Transmitters broadcasting to coastal areas between Cape Melville to
Sarina and inland areas east of Croydon to Hughenden are requested to USE THE
STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL before broadcasting this warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 11
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 5:01am EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for island and coastal areas from Cape Melville and
Sarina, extending inland to Croydon and Hughenden.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from the remaining tropical
interior east of Camooweal and north of Winton.
At 4:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 5 was estimated to be
650 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 650 kilometres northeast of
Townsville moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour. more . . .
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml
2:13am, 2nd February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 10
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 1:49am EST on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for island and coastal areas from Cape Melville to
Sarina, extending inland to east of Croydon to Hughenden.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from Lockhart River to Cape
Melville, and in the tropical interior north of Winton to Sarina.
At 1:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 4 was estimated to be
740 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 750 kilometres northeast of
Townsville moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour. more . . .
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml
11:00pm, 1st February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 9
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 10:59pm EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Melville to Sarina,
extending inland to east of Croydon to Hughenden.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from Lockhart River to Cape
Melville, and in the tropical interior north of Winton to Sarina.
At 10:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 4 was estimated to be
810 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 820 kilometres northeast of
Townsville moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour. more . . .
8:07pm, 1st February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 8
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 8:00pm EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for island and coastal areas from Cape Melville to
Sarina, extending inland to Georgetown and to the west of Charters Towers.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for island and coastal areas from Lockhart River to
Cape Melville, and over the tropical interior.
At 7:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 4 was estimated to be
950 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 950 kilometres east northeast of
Townsville moving west southwest at 30 kilometres per hour. more . . .
5:12pm, 1st February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 7
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 4:53pm EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Melville to Sarina
extending inland to Georgetown and west of Charters Towers.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from Lockhart River to Cape
Melville and for the northern tropical interior.
The Cyclone WATCH from Sarina to Yeppoon has been cancelled.
At 4:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1020 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 1020 kilometres east northeast of
Townsville moving west southwest at 34 kilometres per hour. more . . .
2:07pm, 1st February 2011
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 6
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 1:52pm EST on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cooktown to Sarina.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for coastal areas from Lockhart River to Cooktown and
Sarina to Yeppoon and for the northern tropical interior.
At 1:00 pm EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, Category 3 was estimated to be
1120 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 1110 kilometres east northeast of
Townsville moving west at 34 kilometres per hour. more . . .
11.14am, 1st February 2011, Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree
Cyclone Yasi is a real threat to our region.
Latest Cyclone Track map
Following an industry meeting minutes ago the following was discussed.
The Cairns District Disaster Management Group have released the following information:
- All schools in FNQ will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (62 schools).
- 1am Thursday will be a low tide (0.9m), however still expecting 4 metre storm surge with waves above this level.
- Further discussion was held about Cairns evacuations from low-lying areas. Worst case scenario - 43,000 people to be evacuated. Best case scenario - 7,100 people to be evacuated. DDMG awaiting 11am BOM advice before commencing evacuations.
- Ongoing concern about ability to travel in and around Cairns due to gale force winds. Winds may start tonight.
- DDMG discussed concern about only having today to communicate to community and business about impacts expected from Wednesday onwards.
- Cairns Airport have implemented their Cyclone Plan. Currently meeting with airlines to discuss continuity.
- Evacuating Cairns hospitals right now - sickest are being transported to Brisbane and then next sickest are being transported to Townsville.
- LDMG currently meeting.
Please take all appropriate precautions, we will update you when possible.
10:30am, 1st February 2011 COOKTOWN
Members of the Cook Shire Local Disaster Management Group met today to receive the latest information from the Bureau of Meteorology and to discuss what action will be taken in preparation for the potential affects from Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi.
Cook Shire Mayor and chair of the LDMG Cr Peter Scott said “We are urging the Cook Shire community to make final preparations for Cyclone Yasi as it will start to affect the North Queensland coast early Wednesday morning.”
Key messages from the LDMG:
- People living in coastal and low lying areas should already consider taking action to protect properties against a potential storm surge and have a back-up plan in place to go to friends or relatives. At present there is NO evacuation centre for Cook Shire;
- The community should complete preparations to safeguard homes and personal safety.
- Emergency kits and plans should be ready now and residents should continue to listen to further advice in the media;
- Builders are urged to secure machinery and equipment on building sites in the area and businesses are advised to secure loose materials;
- The Cook Shire LDMG will meet regularly to cover preparations, and receive updated information on Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi which will be disseminated to the community.
Cyclone Yasi is still situated a long way off our coast but it is moving fast as a huge, intense system and residents should already be taking full precautions.
For more information on the cyclone and advice for preparations visit the Council’s website or Facebook page (search Cook Shire Connect). Notices will also be displayed at prominent locations around the townships of Cook Shire.
