Exmouth finally got off Red Alert at around 7 a.m. this morning - yay!!
There seems to have only been a little damage here or there around town and we are all thankful for that. Cleanups are going strong and business is back to normal.
And speaking of back to normal - we have email and our computer system up and running again!! Double YAY!
We expect to be working late tonight to try to catch up on everything, so please be patient a while longer. We foresee having all emails answered and bookings confirmed by the close of business on Friday. If you have not heard from us by 5 p.m. Friday, Western Australia time, please email us again - we don't think we lost any data, but we aren't 100% sure and don't want to miss anyone.
Showing posts with label cyclone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cyclone. Show all posts
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
NEWS: Cyclone Carlos on top of Exmouth
The 9 a.m. BOM map shows Tropical Cyclone Carlos right over Exmouth.
It's pouring rain but right at the moment the wind is relatively light - the rain is finally coming straight down instead of sideways! Looks like it's going to be a long, gray, yucky day.
It's pouring rain but right at the moment the wind is relatively light - the rain is finally coming straight down instead of sideways! Looks like it's going to be a long, gray, yucky day.
NEWS: Cyclone Carlos still with us
Exmouth remains on red alert this morning as Category 2 Cyclone Carlos comes over the top of us.
So far it's been windy, torrentially rainy & noisy all night, preventing any kind of real sleep! But we don't seem to have excessive damage as yet, though there are stronger winds predicted for this morning - along with more rain.
Pretty much all the roads in the area are closed thanks to this system so please make sure you check Main Roads before traveling.
Burkett Road Gascoyne ALL CLOSED
Coral Bay Road Gascoyne ALL CLOSED
Karratha Road Pilbara ALL CLOSED
Minilya-Exmouth Road Gascoyne ALL CLOSED
North West Coastal Highway Gascoyne Carnarvon to Karratha CLOSED
North West Coastal Highway Gascoyne/Pilbara Carnarvon to Great Northern Highway turn-off CLOSED
Warlu Road (Karratha-Tom Price Rd) Pilbara ALL CLOSED
So far it's been windy, torrentially rainy & noisy all night, preventing any kind of real sleep! But we don't seem to have excessive damage as yet, though there are stronger winds predicted for this morning - along with more rain.
Pretty much all the roads in the area are closed thanks to this system so please make sure you check Main Roads before traveling.
Burkett Road Gascoyne ALL CLOSED
Coral Bay Road Gascoyne ALL CLOSED
Karratha Road Pilbara ALL CLOSED
Minilya-Exmouth Road Gascoyne ALL CLOSED
North West Coastal Highway Gascoyne Carnarvon to Karratha CLOSED
North West Coastal Highway Gascoyne/Pilbara Carnarvon to Great Northern Highway turn-off CLOSED
Warlu Road (Karratha-Tom Price Rd) Pilbara ALL CLOSED
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
NEWS: Cyclone Carlos - Exmouth on Red Alert
Tropical Cyclone Carlos has moved back up to a Category 2 and Exmouth has just gone onto red alert.
The police have just started with the sirens and announcements. Everyone should be taking shelter until the all clear is given.
Right now, we only have a moderate breeze and a few showers coming through but overnight that is expected to intensify.
Stay safe all those in the path!
The police have just started with the sirens and announcements. Everyone should be taking shelter until the all clear is given.
Right now, we only have a moderate breeze and a few showers coming through but overnight that is expected to intensify.
Stay safe all those in the path!
Monday, February 21, 2011
NEWS: Cyclone Carlos - Exmouth on Blue Alert
Cyclone Carlos has reformed and the current BOM track has it heading directly over Exmouth. We are on Blue Alert and expect to go to Yellow by tomorrow morning and Red during Tuesday sometime.
It is currently predicted to be a category 2 when it reaches us and we are all hoping for no serious damage!
If you are thinking about traveling up this way in the next day or so, please don't! If you're out on the roads already, make sure you are checking the latest road conditions at Main Roads. There's bound to be more road closures due to heavy rainfall so please be careful.
The dive centre will be closed once we are on yellow alert and we expect to be closed at least for Wednesday, as well. You can still contact us by phone 08 9949 1201 from 0800 - 1700 daily.
It is currently predicted to be a category 2 when it reaches us and we are all hoping for no serious damage!
If you are thinking about traveling up this way in the next day or so, please don't! If you're out on the roads already, make sure you are checking the latest road conditions at Main Roads. There's bound to be more road closures due to heavy rainfall so please be careful.
The dive centre will be closed once we are on yellow alert and we expect to be closed at least for Wednesday, as well. You can still contact us by phone 08 9949 1201 from 0800 - 1700 daily.
Friday, January 28, 2011
NEWS: No damage from Cyclone Biance
Thankfully Tropical Cyclone Bianca turned out to be a dud.
We had a couple of squalls and some moderately high winds but very little damage. We are very thankful that she didn't turn into anything nasty!
She did stir things up pretty good and the water is dirty, but hopefully a few days of calm will help settle things down and we can resume diving and enjoying our underwater time again soon.
We had a couple of squalls and some moderately high winds but very little damage. We are very thankful that she didn't turn into anything nasty!
She did stir things up pretty good and the water is dirty, but hopefully a few days of calm will help settle things down and we can resume diving and enjoying our underwater time again soon.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
NEWS: Cyclone Bianca - Exmouth now on RED ALERT
Exmouth is now on RED ALERT for Cyclone Bianca and everyone has been advised to take shelter immediately.
As I write this the wind is picking up a bit, but it's still relatively OK outside. We are expecting stronger winds, a big storm surge and rain as the afternoon and evening progress.
Updates are available on the BOM site.
As I write this the wind is picking up a bit, but it's still relatively OK outside. We are expecting stronger winds, a big storm surge and rain as the afternoon and evening progress.
Updates are available on the BOM site.
NEWS: Cyclone Bianca - Exmouth on yellow alert
Exmouth is currently on yellow alert thanks to Cyclone Bianca skimming the coast just north of us.
We are not expecting any serious damage or threat from this storm at this stage, though as with all cyclones, that could change and we will be keeping an eye on things!
We will definitely not be diving Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Depending on what happens with Cyclone Bianca over the next 24-48 hours we may be able to head out on Sunday and we will try to keep the blog and our Facebook up-to-date.
You can check the latest weather updates and cyclone track at the BOM site.
We are not expecting any serious damage or threat from this storm at this stage, though as with all cyclones, that could change and we will be keeping an eye on things!
We will definitely not be diving Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Depending on what happens with Cyclone Bianca over the next 24-48 hours we may be able to head out on Sunday and we will try to keep the blog and our Facebook up-to-date.
You can check the latest weather updates and cyclone track at the BOM site.
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