Tropical Cyclone Warning continues for Cape Shield to NT/QLD border,
kiwijims said
12:47 PM Feb 19, 2017
Details of Tropical Low at 9:30 am ACST [10:00 am AEST]:
Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 45 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.
The tropical low is located just off the coast to the north of Centre Island. It is expected to move slowly north or northeastwards today over southwest Gulf of Carpentaria waters and may develop into a tropical cyclone overnight or early Monday. The system is expected to turn towards the south during Monday and is forecast to cross the coast to the west of the NT/QLD border late on Tuesday or early Wednesday.
GALES may develop about coastal and island communities between Cape Shield and the NT/Qld border overnight or during Monday if the low develops closer to the coast or takes a more westerly track. GALES may extend along the Queensland coast to Burketown, including Mornington Island late on Monday or during Tuesday.
HEAVY RAIN which may lead to FLOODING is possible over eastern Carpentaria and southeast Arnhem districts during today and Monday. HEAVY RAIN which may lead to FLOODING is also possible in the Gulf Country District, west of Normanton in Queensland today and Monday.
If any Grey Nomads are in the area, take care and keep dry !!
Details of Tropical Low at 9:30 am ACST [10:00 am AEST]:
Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 45 kilometres per
hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.
The tropical low is located just off the coast to the north of Centre Island.
It is expected to move slowly north or northeastwards today over southwest Gulf
of Carpentaria waters and may develop into a tropical cyclone overnight or
early Monday. The system is expected to turn towards the south during Monday
and is forecast to cross the coast to the west of the NT/QLD border late on
Tuesday or early Wednesday.
GALES may develop about coastal and island communities between Cape Shield and
the NT/Qld border overnight or during Monday if the low develops closer to the
coast or takes a more westerly track. GALES may extend along the Queensland
coast to Burketown, including Mornington Island late on Monday or during
Tuesday.
HEAVY RAIN which may lead to FLOODING is possible over eastern Carpentaria and
southeast Arnhem districts during today and Monday. HEAVY RAIN which may lead
to FLOODING is also possible in the Gulf Country District, west of Normanton in
Queensland today and Monday.
If any Grey Nomads are in the area, take care and keep dry !!
K.J.