Cyclone Hamish on its way

From the Australian Bureau of Meteorology 8:49 am EST Friday 6 March 2009

Tropical Cyclone Hamish is expected to continue to move south-southwest, bringing it a little closer to the north tropical coast while deepening. Damaging wind gusts may affect coastal and island communities between Cape Melville and Cardwell by afternoon or evening today.

In the longer term the system is expected to take a south-southeastwards track and damaging wind gusts may develop about coastal and island communities between Cardwell and Mackay within 24 to 48 hours.

People between Cape Melville and Cardwell should immediately commence or continue
preparations, especially securing boats and property.

People between Cardwell and Mackay should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases. If you are unsure about the actions to be taken, information is available from your local government or local State Emergency Service.

At midnight, Hamish was 770kms north of Airlie Beach.

Probability of Cyclone Hamish hitting these locations: Airlie Beach Bowen Brampton Island Conway Beach Dingo Beach Hamilton Island Lindeman Island Dalrymple Loaders

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