Giant cyclone about to hit north-eastern Australia

[TheTrueReview]

It's called Cyclone Yasi. Here is it's position and path.

You guys will no doubt hear about it's aftermath and resultant destruction.

Here is part of the Bureau of Meterology's warning about Cyclone Yasi.

"SEVERE TC YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES AN
EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA,
ESPECIALLY BETWEEN CAIRNS AND TOWNSVILLE.

THIS IMPACT IS LIKELY TO BE MORE LIFE THREATENING THAN ANY EXPERIENCED DURING
RECENT GENERATIONS."

Scary stuff. Thankfully, I'm safe in the south eastern corner of the state.

 

[fisher]

Must be global warming.

 

[MCDavis]

So, how bad was it, TTR?

 

[TheTrueReview]

Mac, daylight is just breaking and news crews are going out to view the damage. Report here

It seemed to have missed the major provincial city of Cairns. It appears to have hit smaller towns like Mission Beach, Ingham and Tully. I'll post more links as more is known.

FYI, here is a photo comparison of Cyclone Yasi vs Hurricane Katrina.

 

[MCDavis]

Let's just hope for good news, then...

 

[eclark53520]

Hopefully they didn't build any cities below sea level over there....

Cuz let me tell ya, that doesn't work out.

Good luck to the people affected...those are some wicked displays of power.