Cyclone Yasi Mackay Report 01/02/2011

http://www.reefari.com Cyclone Yasi is coming to North Queensland with a rating of 3 at present but building into a Category 4, she's one massive system some 700 kilometres across, now that's massive, so decided to do a running report on it's effect on Mackay, we're on the outer edge of it, and hopefully should come out OK, but Cairns is right in it's path, and that's where I'd rather not be. Fingers crossed for Cairns and all other northern towns and cities. Looks like will cross Wednesday night which is good news at it's co-incides with the smallest of the high tides. Plus add in the storm surge of an expected 1 metre will result in more flooding. Please see reports below and helpful information if you're affected. The web is great and check BOM (bureau of Meterology) websites with all the latest forecasts, will Update again with further video on Mackay, Please subscribe for more great fishing tips, and Cyclone Yasi updates Cheers Greg Check out our website for more great fishing charters from Mackay at: http://www.reefari.com/charters/index... North Queensland from Mackay to Cape York, is facing a 'potentially very deadly event', according to Premier Anna Bligh, but emergency services say they are ready for Cyclone Yasi. Forecasters say communities between Cooktown and Townsville are most at risk of a direct hit from Yasi, expected to cross the coast very late on Wednesday as a severe category four system with winds gusting above 250km/h. Anna Bligh met with the state disaster management group, where authorities predicted Cyclone Yasi could turn out to be the state's worst cyclone in our History. Underway now are evacuations of low-lying areas at risk of tidal surges associated with the cyclone Yasi and the Premier is in discussion with the Australian defence force about the prospect of requiring their help and much needed assistance. Their assistance greatly appreciated during the flooding events of Brisbane 2011. But coastal communities aren't the only ones in the danger zone, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning communities as far inland as Mt Isa could see cyclonic conditions and it's effect from strong winds and flooding. Central Coast Waters, Bowen to St Lawrence: A wind warning is current. Tuesday until midnight: Winds: SE 20/25 knots, increasing to 25/30 knots in the evening. Seas: 2.2 metres, increasing to 3 metres in open waters during the evening. Swell: E'ly 2 to 2.5 metres in open waters. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Wednesday: Winds: SE winds 25/33 knots at first. Winds increasing to gale force early morning north of Sarina, possibly reaching storm force during the day. Seas: 3 metres in open waters, rising to at least 4 metres north of Sarina. Swell: NE 2 to 3 metres, rising to above 4 metres over northern waters. Heavy rain squalls developing. Thursday: Winds: NE winds 30/40 knots north of Sarina at first, possibly more depending on the movement and intensity of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi and becoming NE 25/33 knots during the day. NE 25/33 knots south of Sarina, easing to 20/25 knots later in the day. Dangerous swells, gradually easing later in the day. Friday: Winds: SE/NE 10/20 knots The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:35 am EST Wednesday