Nth Qld on high alert as Hamish approaches Cat 5

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:47 pm

Looks like Queensland is in for some big weather.

Hope they all stay safe up there.

Nth Qld on high alert as Hamish approaches Cat 5 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:50 pm

Please stay safe Mrs. K. and all of our Aussie friends. I've never experienced a cyclone

It must be terrifying. We have many bad hurricanes here.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:32 pm

Keep safe all our Aussie mates. :-4

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:12 pm

Take care you all. :-4

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:46 pm

I have a good friend who lives near Bundaberg, which is in the projected path of the cyclone Hamish, and I really hope that she will be OK, as she lives in the outback and is on her own, except for two German Shepherds, a cat, Kangaroos, snakes, lizards, etc. I looked at the latest projected map and it reckons that the category for her area has dropped to 3 from 4, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the direction doesn't change and swing the cyclone further onto the coast, like S or SSW.

I spoke to her Saturday evening at around midnight, and she was fine and in good spirits, and well aware of the situation.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:51 pm

keep safe.:-4

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:16 pm

Thanks Everyone :-4

Gill if your friend is inland she should be ok mostly get some rain I would think.

My sister lives a bit further down the coast & I am hoping it doesn't get that far.

Fingers crossed it goes out to sea.

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:14 am

mrsK;1153443 wrote: Thanks Everyone :-4

Gill if your friend is inland she should be ok mostly get some rain I would think.

My sister lives a bit further down the coast & I am hoping it doesn't get that far.

Fingers crossed it goes out to sea.

Well checking the 'track map' latest estimation, Hamish seems to be moving more easterly, which will take it clear of a landfall. Also the strength is easing down to 3. I would think that my friend should be OK and that there will only be a fairly strong wind with rain. If Hamish continues eastwards, that will be good for all concerned, but if he should suddenly vear SW, the coasts will be in danger once more. Keeping fingers crossed for you Heather

:-4

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:39 am

Must eb very scary:-3 hope its not too bad:-4:-4

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:24 am

Is this what you are experiencing now? this report was made 5 hours ago.

Fraser island evacuated as cyclone hits Australia_English_Xinhua

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:26 am

Thousands flee as Hamish threatens | The Australian

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:39 am

Hey MrsK and all my Aussie friends...stay safe, saw this on the news this mornign and thought of all of you and my neice too. Is Manley Beach near where this thing is to hit?

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:40 pm

Not really ducky but they'll probably have the rains from it.

How come I didn't get the memo of armageddon starting? Fires, floods earthquakes and cyclones.

OKAY FESS UP YOU LOT. who kicked the nature god?................... :yh_rotfl

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:02 pm

Good god Hamish is a rather large boy isn't he?

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