Prepare now for severe weather in parts of Kimberley,
Time of issue: 11:18 AM Date of issue: 12 April 2017
A Tropical Low system lies about 500 km east northeast of Kalumburu and is slowly moving in a west to southwesterly direction. The Tropical Low is expected to move along the north Kimberley coast during Thursday and Friday. The system is no longer expected to become a tropical cyclone, however it may still produce severe weather over the far north Kimberley. This weather system may cause damaging winds to 100 kilometres per hour on Thursday and Friday, which could result in damage to homes and property. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is possible over the warning area, with the heaviest rainfall expected to be during Thursday and Friday. Higher than normal tides are expected between the Northern Territory Border and Kuri Bay on Thursday, extending to Cape Leveque during Friday and may cause flooding of low-lying coastal areas. Conditions will ease from the northeast during Friday.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Roads have been closed including:
Gibb River Road from Blina turnoff (West end) to Mt Barnett - closed to all vehicles over 7 tonne.
Gibb River Road from Mt Barnett to Pentecost River - closed to all vehicles.
Gibb River Road from Home Valley Station to Great Northern Highway (East end) - open to four wheel drives, high clearance vehicles and trucks only.
Water over the road:
Great Northern Highway in both directions, 10 kilometres south of Roebuck Plains Roadhouse - pavement damage under standing water.
K.J.
JayDee said
08:19 PM Apr 19, 2017
We have spent the last 6 days over the Easter 2017 camping along the Murray.
Nothing but blue skies... is all I see.
Hope it stays like this for the rest of our journey on our Murray river run.
Time of issue: 01:02 PM Date of issue: 23 April 2017
Take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of the Pilbara, Midwest-Gascoyne, Goldfields-Midlands
If you live in parts of the Gascoyne, Goldfields and South Interior districts you should take action and stay safe with thunderstorms to come.
Locations which may be affected include Newman, Meekatharra, Wiluna, Yalgoo, Mount Magnet and Leinster.
K.J.
Warren-Pat_01 said
11:47 PM May 6, 2017
For all you travellers, Townsville is perfect! Minimum temps 18-20 degrees, maximums 28-31 degrees, not much pesky rain - just some occasional light showers.
However for us locals, the Ross Dam is sitting at 16% full - pumping from the Burdekin starts at 15% at a cost to the council of $27-34,000 a day!! Level 3 restrictions are in - car washes allowed but you must use a bucket & our gardens get "watered" twice a week for an hour in the early morning & one in the early evening - with hand held hoses.
Unlike most other coastal cities, we have had four failed wet seasons in a row.
Take care & use our water wisely.
Warren
PS - if you have better councils & state pollies, we'll do a swap! Ours are good at talking & planning, talking & planning, talking & planning, talking & planning, & saying "One day it will rain" - so they don't have to do anything!
rayaroundoz said
10:41 PM May 10, 2017
2degrees here this morning in Collie (South west WA). sunny days are ok but dropping down to around/below 5deg for next few nights.
Cant wait until I can join the migration north at this time of year....3 more winters to go. only here because I have to be.
kiwijims said
05:22 PM May 13, 2017
Smoke Alert Advice - Perth Metropolitan........
Time of issue:03:02 PM Date of issue: 12 May 2017
Smoke Alert for areas from Perth to Mandurah including Perth Hills in the metropolitan area
The Department of Parks and Wildlife has issued a smoke alert for the Perth metropolitan area, Perth Hills and southern suburbs to Mandurah.
The smoke is the result of a number of Parks and Wildlife prescribed burns, including a burn 10km south-east of Mundaring and a burn 30km south-east of Jarrahdale.
The smoke will be visible this afternoon and overnight and is expected to lift by tomorrow morning (Saturday 13 May 2017).
K.J.
Dougwe said
09:26 PM May 17, 2017
Wednesday 17/5/17 9.30pm QLD time and it's bucketing down here in downtown Townsville. The first of a few days worth.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 18th of May 2017 04:43:13 PM
Warren-Pat_01 said
09:09 AM May 18, 2017
Townsville - Thursday 18th of May - is BEAUTIFUL!! Heavier rain last night but soaking drizzle now. Max temp today 24 degrees.
37.5mm in the gauge this morning, our main dam (the Ross) is holding at 16% full. They pump from the Burdekin at over $27,000 a day from the Burdekin when it falls to 15%). The Paluma dam (much smaller & supplies the northern suburbs) has 95%.
Does anyone want a few politicians(??) who can do nothing, well?
macka17 said
01:03 PM May 18, 2017
We're the same Doug. Started yesterday evening. In for a while.
The weather definitely changing though.
10\12\15 yrs ago we had definite WET\DRY.
and often went for up to 8 months with BLACK "grass". b4 wet started again. very rarely less than 5 1\2 to 6 month.. Zero rain.
Was good. No rain = NO grass to cut..
Nowadays. it rains all yr. with maybe 2 months at most without it. Always cutting the bloody stuff.
I HATE GRASS.
PS We lucky. We have a 365 day running creek here with enuff to feed us all in Yeppooon. Till they built all those extra bloody houses. Southerners galore.
The Fitzroy flows through Livingstone Shire for ever. BEFORE running into Rockhampton Shire.
Those Pr-c-s built a pipeline to us while they controlled us.(during Amalgamation) and now charge us for OUR water which flows on to them, to run up the pipe that we didn't want. with water we don't want. to us.. Figure that one out hey.
THAT's Politics for you.
Luckily we North side of town. It don't affect us. we all Waterpark Creek flow.
Politicians are like Unionists.
GOOD ones are DEAD ones.
-- Edited by macka17 on Thursday 18th of May 2017 01:05:20 PM
Dougwe said
04:48 PM May 18, 2017
Townsville 4.45pm 18/5/17
I think the "Beautiful" is 'rain' hasn't stopped all day. Daughters back yard has 2" of water over it as has down the side of house but that is normal. No problems as the area really needs water. I hope the local dam is getting it as well. I went to the shops and got soaked.
CC Bear said
05:14 PM May 18, 2017
Ok Doug send it down, I was transferring water the otherday and forgot it was on. In the morning 22,000 litres of water on the ground. Need To refill asap. Cheers
kiwijims said
07:40 PM May 18, 2017
Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Regional Office
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:34 pm Thursday, 18 May 2017.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Stonehenge and Evesham Station. .
Hope you've checked your down pipes on the Teepee Dougwe !!!
JayDee said
11:27 AM May 27, 2017
We are currently camped at Willoughby Park on the Edward River about 600 metres from the Deniliquin NSW. show grounds.
Great spot sandy spot on the river. However must be self contained as there are no facilities.
Would have no trouble recommending same. And the weather is nothing but blue skies.
Jay&Dee
Dougwe said
11:36 AM May 27, 2017
Townsville, Saturday 11.35am 27/5/17. Currently 26c, sunny with no wind or rain. Just thought I'd mention it to those back in 'Mexico'
Good to see you getting "blue skies" JayDee.
Lone Star said
12:43 PM May 27, 2017
perfect in the Whitsunday's
Cupie said
03:48 PM May 27, 2017
Beautiful day in Brisvegas.
Around 23, sunny with a few clouds.
Perhaps a shower tonight.
Just put my emerging seedlings (Carolina Reaper Chilli ... super super hot) into mini hot houses to get them going ready for a spring plant out.
Mini Hothouses = coir seedling raising cups on a self draining tray of coarse sand covered with 1/2 of a clear soft drink bottle & place in a sunny spot.
kiwijims said
04:24 PM May 29, 2017
Monday 29th May 2.15pm Western time,
Another Magic day here in Perth, Just a smidgen over 20 C at present,
Clear,,,,,,,,,, I mean CLEAR BLUE SKIESover the City...............
I doubt that Aussie Paul, Macka reckons he lives in "God's own" part of the Country now, LOL
K.J.
Radar said
12:34 AM May 30, 2017
At present enjoying a break with son and daughter in law in Innsbruck Austria, a beautiful 30 cel, 11 knot breeze and all good.
JohnR said
09:24 PM Jun 2, 2017
Radar
A nice part of the world, we have been there in the past and last year did Amsterdam to Budapest with time in Austria (Salzburg).
Always good catching up with family.
We are at Mudgee with expected -4 overnight making our way like so many more Grey Nomads to South East Qld.
Enjoy
JohnR
ess kapees said
02:25 PM Jun 10, 2017
We are in kyolgle its raining very heavy here and very cold
ruby6689 said
08:53 AM Jun 11, 2017
ess kapees wrote:
We are in kyolgle its raining very heavy here and very cold
We are almost neighbours! It's very soggy here at Nimbin, lots of local Rd closures already and already received two SMS notifications from Lismore Council advising of Minor Flood Warnings for the Wilson River today at Lismore. Not too much to worry about ATM but keeping an eye on it.
kiwijims said
04:19 PM Jun 20, 2017
We got all excited here in Perth last night, saw some clouds on the Horizon, "Great I thought" maybe some long awaited rain for the Wheatbelt, They're starting to get real worried now that the crops look like they may fail.
Anyway woke this morning to clear blue skies, once again. $#&@**
K.J.
kiwijims said
11:51 AM Jun 22, 2017
Looks like I spoke to soon, Thursday 22/06
It's Bucketing down here in Perth, 60 ml over night, and there's more on the way .
"Oh Happy Days" K.J.
the rocket said
03:49 PM Jun 25, 2017
Beautiful sun shiny day. Birds r chirping. Washing is drying. Great to be above ground.
jules47 said
04:10 PM Jun 25, 2017
On the shores of Lake Alexandrina - duck hunting season finished this weekend - the camouflaged shooters have all left - not sure how many ducks were taken, but they pluck them when they get them in the boat, and presumably leave the residue in the water. Nice spot at Narrung - 42k out of Meningee on the Narrung Road, turn at the car wash in Meningee - and keep on to the t-intersection, turn right, and there is the camp. Good toilets and rubbish tins.
There is a shop 5k to the left of the t- intersection, but haven't been there, so not sure what is there. The ferry person selss bags of wood for $7 -big bag.
Dwilz said
05:22 PM Jun 25, 2017
Surat QLD great weather little cool overnight but by 9am shorts and t shirt
matildatraveller said
02:58 AM Jun 30, 2017
I'm 4x4 driving heading for the "Big Red Bash" in Birdsville & the weather is v/cool & wet! The Strzelecki Track has been closed. Hopefully the sun will return & dry up all the mud & we can get there by the 5th July.....Gwynnie @ Matildatraveller.
kiwijims said
06:25 AM Jun 30, 2017
The Winter weather has also hit Perth, It's Freaking Freezing here in the West 5.6 C at present 4.30 wst, down to 3.2 C the other night,
The Forecast for the next couple of days is a bit gloomy with Thunder-storms Fri and Sat, possible hail and snow in the South on the Stirling Rangers !!!
Prepare now for severe weather in parts of Kimberley,
Time of issue: 11:18 AM
Date of issue: 12 April 2017
A Tropical Low system lies about 500 km east northeast of Kalumburu and is slowly moving in a west to southwesterly direction. The Tropical Low is expected to move along the north Kimberley coast during Thursday and Friday. The system is no longer expected to become a tropical cyclone, however it may still produce severe weather over the far north Kimberley. This weather system may cause damaging winds to 100 kilometres per hour on Thursday and Friday, which could result in damage to homes and property. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is possible over the warning area, with the heaviest rainfall expected to be during Thursday and Friday. Higher than normal tides are expected between the Northern Territory Border and Kuri Bay on Thursday, extending to Cape Leveque during Friday and may cause flooding of low-lying coastal areas. Conditions will ease from the northeast during Friday.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Roads have been closed including:
Gibb River Road from Blina turnoff (West end) to Mt Barnett - closed to all vehicles over 7 tonne.
Gibb River Road from Mt Barnett to Pentecost River - closed to all vehicles.
Gibb River Road from Home Valley Station to Great Northern Highway (East end) - open to four wheel drives, high clearance vehicles and trucks only.
Water over the road:
Great Northern Highway in both directions, 10 kilometres south of Roebuck Plains Roadhouse - pavement damage under standing water.
K.J.
We have spent the last 6 days over the Easter 2017 camping along the Murray.
Nothing but blue skies... is all I see.
Hope it stays like this for the rest of our journey on our Murray river run.
Jay&Dee
Take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of the Pilbara Midwest-Gascoyne Goldfields-Midlands
Time of issue: 01:02 PM
Date of issue: 23 April 2017
Take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of the Pilbara, Midwest-Gascoyne, Goldfields-Midlands
If you live in parts of the Gascoyne, Goldfields and South Interior districts you should take action and stay safe with thunderstorms to come.
Locations which may be affected include Newman, Meekatharra, Wiluna, Yalgoo, Mount Magnet and Leinster.
K.J.
However for us locals, the Ross Dam is sitting at 16% full - pumping from the Burdekin starts at 15% at a cost to the council of $27-34,000 a day!! Level 3 restrictions are in - car washes allowed but you must use a bucket & our gardens get "watered" twice a week for an hour in the early morning & one in the early evening - with hand held hoses.
Unlike most other coastal cities, we have had four failed wet seasons in a row.
Take care & use our water wisely.
Warren
PS - if you have better councils & state pollies, we'll do a swap! Ours are good at talking & planning, talking & planning, talking & planning, talking & planning, & saying "One day it will rain" - so they don't have to do anything!
Cant wait until I can join the migration north at this time of year....3 more winters to go. only here because I have to be.
Smoke Alert Advice - Perth Metropolitan........
Time of issue:03:02 PM
Date of issue: 12 May 2017
Smoke Alert for areas from Perth to Mandurah including Perth Hills in the metropolitan area
The Department of Parks and Wildlife has issued a smoke alert for the Perth metropolitan area, Perth Hills and southern suburbs to Mandurah.
The smoke is the result of a number of Parks and Wildlife prescribed burns, including a burn 10km south-east of Mundaring and a burn 30km south-east of Jarrahdale.
The smoke will be visible this afternoon and overnight and is expected to lift by tomorrow morning (Saturday 13 May 2017).
K.J.
Wednesday 17/5/17 9.30pm QLD time and it's bucketing down here in downtown Townsville. The first of a few days worth.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 18th of May 2017 04:43:13 PM
Townsville - Thursday 18th of May - is BEAUTIFUL!! Heavier rain last night but soaking drizzle now. Max temp today 24 degrees.
37.5mm in the gauge this morning, our main dam (the Ross) is holding at 16% full. They pump from the Burdekin at over $27,000 a day from the Burdekin when it falls to 15%). The Paluma dam (much smaller & supplies the northern suburbs) has 95%.
Does anyone want a few politicians(??) who can do nothing, well?
We're the same Doug.
Started yesterday evening. In for a while.
The weather definitely changing though.
10\12\15 yrs ago we had definite WET\DRY.
and often went for up to 8 months with BLACK "grass".
b4 wet started again.
very rarely less than 5 1\2 to 6 month.. Zero rain.
Was good. No rain = NO grass to cut..
Nowadays. it rains all yr. with maybe 2 months at most without it.
Always cutting the bloody stuff.
I HATE GRASS.
PS We lucky. We have a 365 day running creek here with enuff to feed us all in Yeppooon.
Till they built all those extra bloody houses.
Southerners galore.
The Fitzroy flows through Livingstone Shire for ever. BEFORE running into Rockhampton Shire.
Those Pr-c-s built a pipeline to us while they controlled us.(during Amalgamation)
and now charge us for OUR water which flows on to them, to run up the pipe that we didn't want.
with water we don't want. to us..
Figure that one out hey.
THAT's Politics for you.
Luckily we North side of town. It don't affect us. we all Waterpark Creek flow.
Politicians are like Unionists.
GOOD ones are DEAD ones.
-- Edited by macka17 on Thursday 18th of May 2017 01:05:20 PM
I think the "Beautiful" is 'rain' hasn't stopped all day. Daughters back yard has 2" of water over it as has down the side of house but that is normal. No problems as the area really needs water. I hope the local dam is getting it as well. I went to the shops and got soaked.
Ok Doug send it down, I was transferring water the otherday and forgot it was on. In the morning 22,000 litres of water on the ground. Need To refill asap. Cheers
Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Queensland Regional Office
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of the
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and
Central West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:34 pm Thursday, 18 May 2017.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones
in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Stonehenge and Evesham Station. .
We are currently camped at Willoughby Park on the Edward River about 600 metres from the Deniliquin NSW. show grounds.
Great spot sandy spot on the river. However must be self contained as there are no facilities.
Would have no trouble recommending same. And the weather is nothing but blue skies.
Jay&Dee
Townsville, Saturday 11.35am 27/5/17. Currently 26c, sunny with no wind or rain. Just thought I'd mention it to those back in 'Mexico'
Good to see you getting "blue skies" JayDee.
perfect in the Whitsunday's
Beautiful day in Brisvegas.
Around 23, sunny with a few clouds.
Perhaps a shower tonight.
Just put my emerging seedlings (Carolina Reaper Chilli ... super super hot) into mini hot houses to get them going ready for a spring plant out.
Mini Hothouses = coir seedling raising cups on a self draining tray of coarse sand covered with 1/2 of a clear soft drink bottle & place in a sunny spot.
Monday 29th May 2.15pm Western time,
Another Magic day here in Perth, Just a smidgen over 20 C at present,
Clear,,,,,,,,,, I mean CLEAR BLUE SKIES over the City...............
Who would want to live anywhere else ?????
K.J.
Macka probably would Jim.
That sure is "blue".
Aussie Paul.
I doubt that Aussie Paul, Macka reckons he lives in "God's own" part of the Country now, LOL
K.J.
At present enjoying a break with son and daughter in law in Innsbruck Austria, a beautiful 30 cel, 11 knot breeze and all good.
Radar
A nice part of the world, we have been there in the past and last year did Amsterdam to Budapest with time in Austria (Salzburg).
Always good catching up with family.
We are at Mudgee with expected -4 overnight making our way like so many more Grey Nomads to South East Qld.
Enjoy
JohnR
We are almost neighbours! It's very soggy here at Nimbin, lots of local Rd closures already and already received two SMS notifications from Lismore Council advising of Minor Flood Warnings for the Wilson River today at Lismore. Not too much to worry about ATM but keeping an eye on it.
We got all excited here in Perth last night, saw some clouds on the Horizon, "Great I thought" maybe some long awaited rain for the Wheatbelt, They're starting to get real worried now that the crops look like they may fail.
Anyway woke this morning to clear blue skies, once again. $#&@**
K.J.
Looks like I spoke to soon, Thursday 22/06
It's Bucketing down here in Perth, 60 ml over night, and there's more on the way .
"Oh Happy Days" K.J.
Beautiful sun shiny day. Birds r chirping. Washing is drying. Great to be above ground.
There is a shop 5k to the left of the t- intersection, but haven't been there, so not sure what is there. The ferry person selss bags of wood for $7 -big bag.
Surat QLD great weather little cool overnight but by 9am shorts and t shirt
The Winter weather has also hit Perth, It's Freaking Freezing here in the West 5.6 C at present 4.30 wst, down to 3.2 C the other night,
The Forecast for the next couple of days is a bit gloomy with Thunder-storms Fri and Sat, possible hail and snow in the South on the Stirling Rangers !!!
Roll on Spring Time,
K.J.