Camohe From Australia, joined Oct 2006, 48 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 2356 times:
Sadly it looks like things are going to get really, really bad in North Queensland tonight. They are making comparisons between Cyclone Yasi and Hurricane Katrina...
I've attached the Area Forecasts, TAFs (and METARs where available) for the affected areas, from Airservices Australia (Disclaimer: if you're flying, please obtain your own weather forecasts and reports and don't rely on what I am posting here).
For those who want help reading these, here is a quick guide. On the TAFs, the location identifier is followed by a six figure number, which is the date and time that the forecast was issues, in the format ddhhmm, followed by two four figure numbers, which are the start and end times of the validity of the forecasts, in the format ddhh/ddhh. All times are in UTC (local time in Queensland is UTC+10). Following this is wind, which is given as a three figure direction, followed by a two or three figure speed, and a gust where applicable. Next is visibility in metres (9999 indicates >10km). Next are weather conditions, then cloud, which is categorized as few, scattered, broken or overcast, then a 3 figure number which is cloud base in 100s of feet. There may be several changes, indicated by FMddhhmm (from a certain time), TEMPO ddhh/ddhh (periods lasting up to an hour during a certain time) or INTER ddhh/ddhh (periods lasting up to half an hour during a certain time), then in the same format as above. Finally there are temperatures and QNH for commencement time, and 3, 6 and 9 hours later. The METARs (called SPECIs where conditions are below alternate minima) use a similar style, with some differences. They are an observation as opposed to a forecast (although those marked TTF also provide a three hour forecast considered more accurate than the TAF). after the cloud bases, temperature and dew point are given as two numbers separated by a slash, then the QNH, then rainfall for the last 10 minutes and since 9am separated by a slash. Some are issued automatically and may indicate missing information with slashes. I hope this helps!
A couple of points I noted: the winds forecast for Cairns from 9pm local time Is 160° 100 knots, gusting to 140 knots (that's 180km/h gusting to 250km/h)! The very last METAR in the list is for Willis Island, which appears to have been in the eye of the storm at the time of the METAR (based on what I saw on its weather radar when i was gathering this information). Note the nil wind, ~100% humidity (temperature and dew point both 27°) and very low pressure of 938hPa.
Quote:
2325 UTC 01/02/11 AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA
AREA BRIEFING
Prepared for: XXXXXXXX
Valid from 2325 UTC FEB 01, 2011 to 2325 UTC FEB 02, 2011
WEATHER INFORMATION
-------------------
AREA45 (45)
AREA QNH 22/01
AREA 45: W OF YLZI/YCKN/YIFL 1005,
E OF 14S147E/16S14630E/18S147E 998,
REST 1000
AREA FORECAST 012300 TO 021100 AREA 45.
OVERVIEW:
MONSOON TROUGH EXTENDS FROM YHID TO TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI NEAR 15.7S
151.7E. SCATTERED HEAVY SHOWERS, THUNDERSTORMS AND WIDESPREAD LOW
CLOUD AND RAIN AREAS SW OF YLZI/YGTN, EXTENDING TO SW OF YLHR/YNTN BY
05Z. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ELSEWHERE. A SIGMET IS
CURRENT FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI.
SUBDIVISIONS:
A: W OF YSPK/YHID
B: E OF YSPK/YHID
WIND:
2000 5000 7000 10000 14000 18500
A: 110/20 110/25 110/25 120/25 PS13 120/25 PS05 130/20 MS04
B: 140/40 130/45 120/45 120/45 PS11 130/45 PS04 130/35 MS03
REMARKS: WINDS AT ALL LEVELS 10KT STRONGER E COAST/CORAL SEA S OF
YBCS.
CLOUD:
ISOL CB 2500/50000, BASE 3000 INLAND, OCNL SW OF YLZI/YGTN, THEN SW
OF YLHR/YNTN BY 05Z.
BKN ST 1000/3000 IN SHRA.
BKN CU/TCU 1500/20000 SW OF YLZI/YGTN, THEN SW OF YLHR/YNTN BY 05Z.
BKN SC 3000/9000 SW OF YLZI/YGTN, THEN SW OF YLHR/YNTN BY 05Z.
SCT CU 2000/15000 [BASE 4000 INLAND], ISOL TOPS TO 25000FT.
BKN AC/AS ABOVE 9000 SW OF YLZI/YGTN, THEN SW OF YLHR/YNTN BY 05Z.
WEATHER:
TSRA. RA. SHRA.
VISIBILITY:
1000M IN TSRA. 2000M RA. 4000M IN SHRA.
FREEZING LEVEL:
16500FT.
ICING:
SEV IN CB/TCU
MOD IN CU/AC/AS ABOVE FZL
TURBULENCE:
SEV SW OF YLZI/YGTN NEAR TC [SIGMET CURRENT]
SEV IN CB
MOD IN CU/AC
MOD IN THERMALS BELOW 6000FT INLAND DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS
REMARKS: FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (07) 4034 9437 TILL 21Z.
CAIRNS (YBCS)
TAF YBCS 011639Z 0118/0218
16025G35KT 9999 LIGHT SHOWERS OF RAIN BKN025
FM020200 16035G50KT 9999 LIGHT SHOWERS OF RAIN BKN025
FM020800 16050G70KT 6000 RAIN BKN015
FM021100 160100G140KT 2000 RAIN BKN010 OVC015
INTER 0112/0124 4000 SHOWERS OF RAIN BKN018
TEMPO 0200/0208 1000 RAIN BKN015
TEMPO 0208/0218 0500 HEAVY RAIN BKN005 OVC010
FM020200 SEV TURB BLW 6500FT TILL 1800
RMK
T 26 26 30 29 Q 1005 1005 1004 1001
TTF SPECI YBCS 012030Z 17020G30KT 9999 FEW025 BKN300 28/23 Q1004
RMK RF00.0/000.6
INTER 2030/2100 4000 SHOWERS OF RAIN BKN018
RMK USE TAF FOR ARRIVALS AFTER 2100Z
BRISBANE FIR (YBBB)
WCAU01 ADRM 011917
YBBB SIGMET BN13 VALID 011930/020130 YBRF-
YBBB BRISBANE FIR TC YASI OBS AT 011800Z S1542 E15142 CB TOP FL500 WI
400NM OF CENTRE MOV WSW 15KT INTSF FCST 020000Z TC CENTRE S1618
E15000
STS:REV SIGMET BN11 011330/011930
AREA44 (44)
AREA QNH 22/01
AREA 44: SW OF YVLG/YCSV/YBMK 1010,
NE OF YIGM/20S150E 1003,
REST 1006
AMEND AREA FORECAST 012100 TO 021100 AREA 44.
AMD OVERVIEW:
SEVERE TC YASI NEAR 15.7S 151.7E AT 18Z MOVING WSW AT 18KT TO BE NEAR
17.3S 146.4E BY 12Z. A TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING IS CURRENT NORTH OF
SARINA TO NATAL DOWNS.
STRONG SOUTHEAST TO EAST LOW LEVEL FLOW. WIDESPREAD RAIN AREAS SEA
COAST N OF YBMK AFTER 04Z. ISOLATED SHOWERS TENDING SCATTERED SEA
COAST AND ALSO INLAND AFTER 02Z. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS TENDING
OCCASIONAL SEA COAST N OF YBMK AFTER 02Z. LOCALLY BROKEN LOW CLOUD
TILL 24Z.
WIND:
2000 5000 7000 10000 14000 18500
120/30 100/40 090/40 090/40 PS11 100/40 PS03 110/35 MS04
REMARK: CLOCKWISE (SE/NE) WIND ALL LEVELS WITHIN 250NM SOUTHERN
SEMICIRCLE OF TC YASI GREATER THAN 45KNOTS. WINDS INCREASING TO
GREATER THAN 65KNOTS WITHIN 120NM.
CLOUD:
ISOL CB 2000/45000, BASE 3000 INLAND, OCNL SEA COAST N OF YBMK AFTER
02.
BKN ST 0600/3000, 1000/3000 INLAND, IN PRECIPITATION
SCT ST 1000/3000 TILL 24Z, LOCALLY BKN.
SCT CU 1800/12000 SEA AND COAST, BASE 4000 INLAND, ISOL TOPS 29000.
BKN SC 3500/8000, 4500/10000 INLAND.
BKN AC AS ABOVE 10000.
WEATHER:
TSRA, SHRA, RA.
VISIBILITY:
1000M TSRA, 2000M SHRA, RA.
FREEZING LEVEL:
16000FT.
ICING:
SEV IN CB.
MOD IN LARGE CU, AC AS.
TURBULENCE:
SEV IN CB.
ISOL MOD ALL LEVELS, OCNL SEA COAST RANGES.
FRQ MOD ALL LEVELS WITHIN 250NM OF TC YASI
MOD THERMALS LAND BELOW 7000 DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
REMARKS:
FOR MORE INFORMATION UNTIL 0900 UTC AND AFTER 1400 UTC CALL (07) 4775
7311 OTHERWISE CALL (07) 4034 9437
HAMILTON ISLAND (YBHM)
TAF YBHM 012252Z 0200/0212
12030G50KT 9999 LIGHT SHOWERS OF RAIN SCT015 SCT025 BKN035
FM020200 12035G55KT 5000 RAIN SCT008 BKN014
TEMPO 0200/0206 11030G55KT 1000 THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN BKN008
SCT020CB
RMK FM020000 MOD TURB BLW 5000FT
T 28 28 27 26 Q 1008 1008 1007 1008
TAF AMD YBHM 011938Z 0120/0206
12025G38KT 9999 LIGHT SHOWERS OF RAIN SCT015 BKN030
FM020200 12035G50KT 5000 RAIN SCT008 BKN014
TEMPO 0120/0206 11025G48KT 1000 THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN BKN008
SCT020CB
RMK FM012000 MOD TURB BLW 5000FT
T 27 28 28 28 Q 1008 1009 1007 1006
SPECI YBHM 012311Z AUTO 12038G49KT //// // ////// 28/23 Q1007
RMK RF00.0/000.0
MACKAY (YBMK)
TAF YBMK 012248Z 0200/0212
13020G32KT 9999 LIGHT SHOWERS OF RAIN SCT015 BKN030
FM020400 11025G40KT 6000 RAIN SCT010 BKN015
TEMPO 0200/0212 11025G38KT 2000 THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN, SHOWERS OF
RAIN BKN008 FEW020CB
RMK
T 29 28 27 27 Q 1010 1010 1009 1010
TAF AMD YBMK 011936Z 0120/0206
13020G32KT 9999 LIGHT SHOWERS OF RAIN SCT015 BKN030
FM020400 11025G40KT 6000 RAIN SCT010 BKN015
TEMPO 0120/0206 11025G38KT 2000 THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN, SHOWERS OF
RAIN BKN008 FEW020CB
RMK
T 26 28 28 28 Q 1010 1011 1010 1009
WILLIS ISLAND (YWLD)
METAR YWLD 012300Z AUTO 00000KT //// // ////// 27/27 Q0938
RMK RF00.0/062.2
MELBOURNE FIR (YMMM)
WSAU21 ASRF 012242
YMMM SIGMET SY07 VALID 012300/020300 YSRF-
YMMM MELBOURNE FIR SEV TURB FCST WI YTIB - S2900 E14330 - S3100
E14430 - S3230 E14400 - S3140 E14230 - S3100 E14200 - YTIB BLW A100
MOV SE 15KT NC
STS:REV SIGMET SY06 011900/012300
I'll provide updated forecasts this evening to give a clearer picture of what is going on.
In terms of civil aviation, I definitely wouldn't be too keen on having an aircraft sitting on the ground in 100 knot plus winds - I hope people have managed to get their aircraft out. More broadly, I hope the people of North Queensland can pull through this difficult time. Countless prayers and thoughts are no doubt with them at the moment...
V/F
[Edited 2011-02-01 16:51:08]
"So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth." - Bahá'u'lláh
VirginFlyer From New Zealand, joined Sep 2000, 4502 posts, RR: 50 Reply 4, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 1891 times:
For those interested here are the latest advices I could find from airports and airlines:
Cairns Airport (this is around a day old now)
Quote: Cairns Airport Update
Cairns Airport will enter Stage 5 of its Cyclone Plan at 1000 hours tomorrow morning (Wednesday 2 February) in response to the latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology for Tropical Cyclone Yasi.
At this time all operations at Cairns Airport will cease until further notice.
Both terminal buildings will be secured and there will be no public access to them from 1000 hours tomorrow.
Airline Updates:
QantasLink services have now ceased.
Qantas services will cease from this evening.
Continental services will cease from this evening.
Jetstar will not operate services tomorrow and Thursday morning at this stage.
Virgin will operate their last service to Brisbane at 0820 hours tomorrow.
Tiger has cancelled their services for tomorrow.
Air Niugini has cancelled their service for tomorrow.
Alliance has cancelled their service for tomorrow.
Air New Zealand has cancelled their service for tomorrow.
Cathay Pacific has cancelled their service for tomorrow and Thursday.
Skytrans have cancelled services for tomorrow and Thursday.
The Cairns Airport Cyclone Committee will continue to monitor the situation and issue further updates to the local media and this website as the situation changes.
Quote: The airport is currently closed to all operations. Contact your airline direct on the following numbers for flight information. QANTAS 13 13 13, Jetstar 13 15 38, Virgin Blue 13 67 89, Tiger Airlines (03)9999 2888.
Quote: Qantas Cyclone Yasi Update
Sydney, 02 February 2011
Qantas has suspended flights to and from Cairns and Townsville airports until Friday 4 February following the closure of both airports today in response to Tropical Cyclone Yasi.
In light of the extreme weather conditions expected in northern Queensland over the next 24 to 48 hours, Qantas will not operate flights to and from either airport today (2 February) or tomorrow (3 February). Qantas is monitoring weather patterns in the region closely and will make further operational decisions as the circumstances require.
On Tuesday 1 February, Qantas provided six additional flights from Cairns to Brisbane to assist with evacuation efforts. Extra capacity was also provided out of Townsville.
Fare waiver options are available for Qantas customers holding bookings for flights to and from airports in the affected regions. These are listed on the Major Disruptions section of qantas.com and will be reviewed regularly.
Qantas is working closely with the Queensland Government and will provide as much as assistance as possible to affected communities over the coming days. During the recent flooding in Queensland, Qantas increased capacity for regional areas and uplifted emergency services personnel and emergency freight, as well as offering considerable fundraising assistance.
Issued by Qantas Corporate Communication (5068)
Email: qantasmedia@qantas.com.au
Cyclone Yasi: Update on Jetstar's Far North Queensland services
Jetstar wishes to provide an update on its low fare services to and from five of its Queensland markets (Cairns, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine), Townsville and Mackay) due to the predicted impact on its operations from Cyclone Yasi.
Current operations
Due to Airport closures, Jetstar will not operate its scheduled services to/from Cairns, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) and Townsville today and tomorrow (Thursday 3 February). There is also a strong possibility that operations on Friday 4 February will be affected. Subsequent cancellations will be updated on Jetstar.com as soon as determined.
In addition, Jetstar has cancelled the following morning service to/from Mackay tomorrow (Thursday 3 February):
JQ882 Brisbane-Mackay (departing at 0740)
JQ883 Mackay-Brisbane (departing at 0945)
At this point in time, afternoon flights operating to/from Mackay tomorrow (Thursday 3 Feb) will operate, however this may change subject to weather and airport advice. Jetstar will continue to monitor and update Jetstar.com with any subsequent cancellations.
Changes to bookings
Jetstar continues to offer flexible arrangements for customers travelling on domestic or international flights to or from the below locations up until Thursday 10 February 2011,including refunds or change to travel dates for no fee:
Hamilton Island
Mackay
Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine)
Townsville
Cairns
Travel must be taken prior to 5 April 2011.
Customers affected by cancellations can request a refund or change their travel date for no charge.
Please note: Jetstar Telephone Reservations is currently experiencing extremely high demand. These changes can be requested and processed up until Sunday 6 February. Thank you for your patience.
We appreciate our passengers' understanding during this challenging period
Virgin Blue advises that all flights to and from Cairns, Townsville, Hamilton Island and Proserpine are cancelled on Thursday, 3 February, due to airport closure.
We are unable to advise when flights will resume to these destinations until an assessment is made by the relevant authorities that it is safe to re-commence air services.
Flights to all other Queensland destinations including Mackay are operating normally at this time.
YOUR FLIGHT PLANS
Once services can be resumed in each port we will be proactive in contacting you. Naturally if you’ve made changes to your contact details then please be sure and let us know. This can be done online via ‘Manage Bookings’ here or you can email your Reservation Number with your new details to reservations@virginblue.com.au.
FLEXIBLE TRAVEL AMENDMENTS
Virgin Blue is providing the following flexible options for Guests booked to travel to or from North Queensland (including Cairns, Townsville, Proserpine, Hamilton Island and Mackay) up to and including Sunday, 6 February 2011.
Guests may, without incurring a fee:
Change your flight to another available service for travel no later than 05 April 2011
Cancel your flight (irrespective of fare type) to obtain a full credit valid for 12 months, internet discount will be honoured when re-booking
Should you have a situation that falls outside of the above scenarios, please call our Guest Contact Centre for assistance.
For the convenience of Guests eligible for a waiver of change or cancel fees as detailed above, you may complete your change or cancellation request online and apply via the Manage Booking section of our website to have your flight cancellation or flight change fees waived.
Alternatively, you may contact our Guest Contact Centre. However, please be aware that due to increased call volumes as a result of Cyclone Yasi, you may experience an extended wait time
This page will be regularly updated over the coming days, so please monitor for new information relating to our air services to North Queensland.
Quote: CYCLONE YASI update
Due to extreme weather forecasts and cyclone alerts in far north Queensland, Cairns Airport will be closed from 10am Wednesday, 02 February 2011, until further notice. Please see the Cairns Airport website for information and updates on the airport situation.
Please do not attempt to travel to Cairns Airport on Wednesday, 02 February 2011, as the airport will be closed and ensure you follow the advice of emergency services. Tiger Airways will provide updates as new information becomes available.
Tiger Airways has cancelled the Melbourne - Cairns evening flight on Wednesday, 02 February 2011 and the Cairns - Melbourne flight early in the morning on Thursday, 03 February 2011.
Flights cancelled are:
TT 5704 (02 February) scheduled to depart Melbourne-Tullamarine at 21:55hrs and
TT 5707 (03 February) scheduled to depart Cairns at 00:50hrs on Thursday morning.
Tiger Airways will attempt to contact all affected passengers as soon as possible to notify them of the cancellation. Passengers affected by the above cancelled services will be offered a range of options including a free of charge transfer to another flight of their choice, a credit voucher to fly with Tiger Airways at another time, or a full refund.
All other Tiger Airways flights are expected to operate as normal unless otherwise notified.
TIGER AIRWAYS OFFERS FREE OF CHARGE FLEXIBLE OPTION FOR PASSENGERS TO CHANGE CAIRNS FLIGHTS (FROM 02 - 06 FEBRUARY 2011)
When the airport reopens, any Tiger Airways passengers travelling to/from Cairns between 02 – 06 February 2011 will have a range of options to assist them as outlined below.
If passengers advise airport staff or Tiger Airways Call Centre staff that they are unable to travel OR if passengers arrive after check-in has closed and miss their booked Tiger Airways flight to/from Cairns due to weather-related issues from 02 - 06 February 2011, Tiger Airways check-in staff will:
1. Re-book passengers free of charge onto another Tiger Airways flight of their choice, within 7 days from the original flight date.
2. Provide a flight credit for future travel, to the full value of their fare to be used within 3 months at their discretion.
At any time, passengers may view or change their flight details online at www.tigerairways.com by clicking the View/change/resend itinerary button on the website homepage.
Quote: CYCLONE YASI NEWS - Effective at 1st February 2011 2pm
Wednesday and Thursday flights in and out of Cairns have been cancelled due to cyclone Yasi.
A full refund or credit will be given to passengers that have been affected by the cyclone.
You do not need to call Skytrans to cancel your booking.
Please contact Skytrans after the cyclone to make arrangements.
For Emergency Charters please contact Kavitha Menon mobile: 0447 462 400
VirginFlyer From New Zealand, joined Sep 2000, 4502 posts, RR: 50 Reply 5, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 1804 times:
Here are the latest ARFORs, TAFs and METARs for the affected area. The forecast wind for Cairns has reduced somewhat compared to this morning's forecast, I assume reflecting the fact the centre of the system is likely to pass somewhat to the south of Cairns. Still doesn't look pretty.
Quote: 1245 UTC 02/02/11 AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA
AREA BRIEFING
Prepared for: XXXXXXXX
Valid from 1245 UTC FEB 02, 2011 to 1245 UTC FEB 03, 2011
WEATHER INFORMATION
-------------------
AREA45 (45)
AREA QNH 13/16
AREA 45: WITHIN 180NM OF YMRT BLW 1000,
? ? WITHIN 360NM OF YMRT 1003,
REST 1006
AREA QNH 10/13
AREA 45: WITHIN 210NM OF 17S147E BLW 1000,
? ? WITHIN 420NM OF 17S147E 1003,
REST 1006
AREA FORECAST 020500 TO 021700 AREA 45.
OVERVIEW:
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI CENTRED 16.4S 149.9E, MOVING WSW AT 16KT
[REFER SIGMET].
WITHIN 180NM: WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAIN AND LOW CLOUD, FREQUENT EMBEDDED
THUNDERSTORMS, SEVERE TURBULENCE.
WITHIN 300NM: WIDESPREAD HEAVY SHOWERS, OCCASIONAL EMBEDDED
THUNDERSTORMS AND AREAS OF LOW CLOUD, SEVERE TURBULENCE.
REMAINDER: ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
SUBDIVISIONS:
A: WITHIN 300NM OF CYCLONE CENTRE
B: REMAINDER
WIND:
2000 5000 7000 10000 14000 18500
A: VRB/35 VRB/35 VRB/35 VRB/35 PS13 VRB/35 PS05 VRB/35 MS04
B: 240/15 240/15 240/15 230/15 PS11 220/15 PS04 220/15 MS03
REMARKS: CLOCKWISE WINDS AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN 240NM OF CYCLONE CENTRE
GREATER THAN 45KNOTS. WINDS WITHIN 160NM GREATER THAN 65KT.
CLOUD:
A: FRQ EMBD CB 2000/50000.
OVC ST 1000/3000.
BKN TCU 1500/30000.
OVC SC 3000/9000.
OVC AC/AS ABOVE 9000FT.
B: ISOL CB 3000/50000.
BKN ST 1500/3000 IN SHRA/TSRA.
SCT CU 4000/15000, ISOL TOPS TO 25000FT.
WEATHER:
TSRA. RA. SHRA.
VISIBILITY:
1000M IN TSRA. 2000M RA. 4000M IN SHRA.
FREEZING LEVEL:
16500FT.
ICING:
SEV WITHIN 300NM OF CYCLONE CENTRE [REFER SIGMET].
SEV IN CB/TCU.
MOD IN CU/AC/AS ABOVE FZL.
TURBULENCE:
SEV WITHIN 300NM OF CYCLONE CENTRE [REFER SIGMET]
SEV IN CB
MOD IN CU/AC
MOD IN THERMALS BELOW 6000FT INLAND DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS
REMARKS: FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (07) 4034 9437 TILL 21Z.
CAIRNS (YBCS)
TAF AMD YBCS 021224Z 0212/0312
28030G50KT 3000 RAIN OVC010
FM021400 35075G90KT 3000 RAIN OVC010
FM030000 36040G60KT 6000 RAIN BKN015
FM030600 02020G30KT 8000 RAIN SCT015 BKN020
TEMPO 0212/0312 3000 SHOWERS OF RAIN BKN012
PROB30 TEMPO 0212/0306 0500 HEAVY THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN BKN005
SCT015CB
PROB30 TEMPO 0306/0312 1000 THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN BKN010 FEW020CB
RMK FM021200 SEV TURB BLW 5000FT TILL030600
FM030600 MOD/SEV TURB BLW 5000FT
T 29 25 25 26 Q 985 984 990 999
SPECI YBCS 021231Z AUTO 26016G30KT //// // ////// 27/21 Q0983
RMK RF00.0/015.0
WCAU01 ADRM 020703
YBBB SIGMET BN02 VALID 020730/021330 YBRF-
YBBB BRISBANE FIR TC YASI OBS AT 020600Z S1706 E14806 CB TOP FL500 WI
300NM OF CENTRE MOV WSW 19KT NC FCST 021200Z TC CENTRE S1748 E14618
STS:REV SIGMET BN01 020130/020730
AREA44 (44)
AREA QNH 13/16
AREA 44: WITHIN 180NM OF YMRT BLW 1000,
? ? WITHIN 270NM OF YMRT 1005,
? ? WITHIN 360NM OF YMRT 1010,
REST 1012
AREA QNH 10/13
AREA 44: WITHIN 150NM OF 17S147E BLW 1000,
? ? WITHIN 210NM OF 17S147E 1003,
? ? WITHIN 300NM OF 17S147E 1006,
REST 1011
AREA FORECAST 020500 TO 021700 AREA 44.
OVERVIEW:
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI CENTRED 16.4S 149.9E, MOVING WSW AT 16KT
[REFER SIGMET].
WITHIN 180NM: WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAIN AND LOW CLOUD, FREQUENT EMBEDDED
THUNDERSTORMS, SEVERE TURBULENCE.
WITHIN 300NM: WIDESPREAD HEAVY SHOWERS, OCCASIONAL EMBEDDED
THUNDERSTORMS AND AREAS OF LOW CLOUD, SEVERE TURBULENCE.
REMAINDER: RAIN AREAS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
SUBDIVISIONS:
A: WITHIN 300NM OF CYCLONE CENTRE
B: REMAINDER
WIND:
2000 5000 7000 10000 14000 18500
VRB/45 VRB/45 VRB/45 VRB/50 PS11 VRB/45 PS04 VRB/40 MS03
REMARKS: CLOCKWISE [SE/NE] WINDS INCREASING GREATER THAN 85KT WITHIN
160NM OF CYCLONE CENTRE.
CLOUD:
A: FRQ EMBD CB 2000/50000.
OVC ST 1000/3000.
BKN TCU 1500/30000.
OVC SC 3000/9000.
OVC AC/AS ABOVE 9000FT.
B: ISOL CB 3000/50000.
BKN ST 1500/3000 IN SHRA/TSRA.
SCT CU 4000/15000, ISOL TOPS TO 25000FT
SCT AC/AS ABOVE 9000FT.
WEATHER:
TSRA, SHRA, RA.
VISIBILITY:
1000M TSRA, 2000M SHRA, 4000M RA.
FREEZING LEVEL:
16500FT.
ICING:
SEV WITHIN 300NM OF CYCLONE CENTRE [REFER SIGMET]
SEV IN CB, TCU.
MOD IN LARGE CU, AC AS.
TURBULENCE:
SEV WITHIN 300NM OF CYCLONE CENTRE.
SEV IN CB, TCU.
ISOL MOD ALL LEVELS, OCNL SEA COAST RANGES.
FRQ SEV ALL LEVELS WITHIN 250NM OF TC YASI
MOD THERMALS LAND BELOW 7000 DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
REMARKS:
FOR MORE INFORMATION UNTIL 0900 UTC AND AFTER 1400 UTC CALL (07) 4775
7311 OTHERWISE CALL (07) 4034 9437
HAMILTON ISLAND (YBHM)
TAF YBHM 021109Z 0212/0224
11050G70KT 5000 RAIN SCT008 BKN014
FM021500 08040G60KT 5000 RAIN SCT008 BKN014
PROB40 TEMPO 0212/0224 09055G75KT 1000 THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN BKN008
SCT020CB
RMK FM021200 MOD/SEV TURB BLW 5000FT TILL022400
T 26 27 27 27 Q 1008 1008 1008 1010
SPECI YBHM 021215Z AUTO 09043G53KT //// // ////// 27/23 Q1007
RMK RF00.0/011.4
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