ROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 15 Issued at 7:40 pm EST on Sunday 9 March 2014 A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape York to Gilbert River Mouth. A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal and island communities from Port McArthur to Gilbert River Mouth. At 7:00 pm EST [6:30 pm CST] Tropical Cyclone Gillian, Category 1 was estimated to be 140 kilometres west of Weipa and 165 kilometres northwest of Cape Keerweer and moving east at 7 kilometres per hour. TROPICAL CYCLONE GILLIAN, CATEGORY 1, has recently moved in an easterly direction but is expected to resume a south-southeast direction tonight and into Monday, while slowly intensifying. Tropical cyclone Gillian should generally move parallel to the west coast of Cape York Peninsula over the next couple of days, though there is still a chance that the system may cross the coast between Cape Keerweer and Gilbert River Mouth during Monday or Tuesday. GALES extend 130 kilometres out from the centre on the eastern side and may develop about the coast between Cape York and Pormpuraaw tonight, before extending south to Gilbert River Mouth during Monday. Gales may extend further south and west between Gilbert River Mouth and the QLD/NT border during Tuesday depending on the track that the system takes over the next couple of days. DESTRUCTIVE WINDS up to 140 km/h are expected to develop out to 65 kilometres out from the centre during Monday and may develop between Aurukun and Kowanyama if the system continues to intensify and moves closer to the coast. If the cyclone approaches the coast, a storm tide may occur between Aurukun and Kowanyama. Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in areas that may be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours. Heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flash flooding is expected over parts of the the Peninsula district tonight, before extending south over northern parts of the Gulf Country district on Monday. People between Gilbert River Mouth and Cape York should immediately commence or continue preparations, especially securing boats and property using available daylight hours. - 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). People from Gilbert River Mouth to the QLD/NT border, including Mornington Island and Sweers Island should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases. - Information is available from your local government - 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). The Territory Controller advises Northern Territory communities under Watch that now is the time to put together your emergency kit, clear your yards and balconies, and commence home shelter preparations. Details of Tropical Cyclone Gillian at 7:00 pm EST [6:30 pm CST]: .Centre located near...... 12.7 degrees South 140.6 degrees East .Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres .Recent movement.......... towards the east at 7 kilometres per hour .Wind gusts near centre... 100 kilometres per hour .Severity category........ 1 .Central pressure......... 992 hectoPascals
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 09:51:58 +0000
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