CAT 2 #TCDylan BoM latest update: At 7:00 pm EST Tropical Cyclone Dylan, Category 2 was estimated to be 185 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 225 kilometres north of Proserpine and moving south southwest at 12 kilometres per hour towards the coast. Tropical Cyclone Dylan is expected to continue moving towards the coast crossing between Townsville and Bowen on Friday morning. The cyclone and a strong ridge of high pressure further south are combining to generate GALES at times along much of the east coast between Cardwell and St Lawrence. Winds are expected to increase further between Lucinda and St Lawrence overnight and extending to adjacent inland areas later Friday morning. DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS to 150 kilometres per hour are possible near the centre. Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected about coastal and adjacent inland areas of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and the Central Coast and Whitsundays districts. Coastal residents between Lucinda and St Lawrence, including Townsville are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide, particularly on the high tide on Friday. The sea is likely to rise steadily up to a level well above the normal tide, with damaging waves and flooding of some low-lying areas close to the shoreline. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to follow instructions regarding evacuation of the area if advised to do so by the authorities. A storm tide is expected between Cardwell and Lucinda, particularly on the high tide on Friday. Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours. A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for remaining coastal and island communities from Cooktown to Cardwell and from St Lawrence to Gladstone, extending inland to the northern Central Highlands and eastern parts of the Central West districts on Friday. People between Cardwell and St Lawrence should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to shelter in a safe place. - Boats and outside property should be secured [using available daylight hours/before nightfall]. - For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queenslands Disaster Management Services website (disaster.qld.gov.au) - For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage).
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:21:11 +0000
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