The eye of Cyclone Hamish can now bee seen in the Bowen Weather Radar.The BoM advise that Hamsih is now heading SE, which means the eye should just miss the populated area of the Whitsundays, however strong winds will still cause damage.
Midday Sunday (2am UTC) appears to be when the the cyclone has it most severe impact on the Whitsundays.
WhitsundayTV.Net wil be broadcasting live out on the internet with 4 webcams.
Here is the lates from the Australian Bureau of Meterorology:
TOP PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 16
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 7:44pm on Saturday the 7th of March 2009
A Cyclone WARNING remains current for coastal and island communities from
Townsville to Yeppoon. A Cyclone WATCH remains current for coastal and island
communities from Yeppoon to Hervey Bay.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish, a category 4 cyclone, at 7:00 pm EST was
estimated to be 205 kilometres north of Hayman Is and 225 kilometres northeast
of Ayr, moving southeast at 17 kilometres per hour.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish has continued to intensify and is expected to
maintain a southeast track parallel to the coast.
Damaging wind gusts may affect coastal and island communities between Townsville
and Yeppoon during the next 24 hours.
DESTRUCTIVE WINDS may affect coastal and island communities between Ayr and St
Lawrence. VERY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS may affect the Whitsunday Islands early Sunday
morning as the Cyclone passes to the east.
Damaging wind gusts may develop about coastal and island communities between
Yeppoon and Hervey Bay [including Heron Island] within 24 to 48 hours.
As the cyclone moves to the south-east, sea levels are expected to be elevated
above the normal tide along the coastline south of the cyclone. 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.
Areas of heavy rainfall may cause flooding in some coastal streams and rivers
between Bowen and Rockhampton during the next 24 hours.
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish at 7:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 18.2 degrees South 149.0 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 19 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the southeast at 17 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 275 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 4
.Central pressure......... 940 hectoPascals
People between Townsville and Yeppoon should immediately commence or continue
preparations, especially securing boats and property.
People between Yeppoon and Hervey Bay 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.
The next advice will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Saturday 07 March.
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