Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.
PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 4
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane
Issued at 4:52am EST on Friday the 19th of March 2010
A Cyclone WATCH has been declared for coastal areas from Cardwell to Yeppoon,
extending to the adjacent inland.
At 4:00 am EST Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului, Category 3 was estimated to be
1020 kilometres east northeast of Mackay and
1180 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and
moving south southwest at 12 kilometres per hour.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului is expected to begin moving in a more southwesterly
direction towards the Queensland coast today. It is expected to remain about the
same strength.
On current predictions the most likely scenario is for the cyclone to cross the
coast Sunday morning between Cardwell and Mackay. However, it is important to
understand that some uncertainty remains in this outlook period.
Damaging winds should develop between Cardwell and Yeppoon during Saturday, and
increase further on Saturday night as the cyclone approaches the coast.
Seas and swell are expected to increase along much of the Queensland east coast.
Dangerous surf conditions are expected to develop about exposed beaches south of
the cyclone later today. A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for these
conditions.
People between Cardwell and Yeppoon should consider what action they will need
to take if the cyclone threat increases.
– Information is available from your local government
– For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland’s Disaster
Management Services
website [www.disaster.qld.gov.au].
– For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service [SES] on
132 500 [for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on
buildings or roof damage]
Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului at 4:00 am EST:
.Centre located near…… 16.7 degrees South 157.6 degrees East
.Location accuracy…….. within 20 kilometres
.Recent movement………. towards the south southwest at 12 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre… 165 kilometres per hour
.Severity category…….. 3
.Central pressure……… 972 hectoPascals
Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,
particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.
The next advice will be issued by 11:00 am EST Friday 19 March.
…THURSDAY
Looks as though Ului will head toward land before reaching the swell window for folks south of about Coffs…
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
TROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION BULLETIN
Issued at 4:50am EST on Thursday the 18th of March 2010
At 4 am EST Thursday, Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului [Category 3] with central
pressure 952 hPa was located over the north-east Coral Sea near latitude 14.7
south longitude 157.8 east, which is about 1160 km northeast of Mackay and 1350
km east of Cooktown.
The cyclone is moving south at about 6 kilometres per hour.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului is expected to continue moving in a southerly
direction, and remain well offshore during Thursday.
On Friday the cyclone is expected to turn west-southwest and begin moving closer
to the Queensland coast. On current predictions the most likely scenario is for
the cyclone to impact the Queensland coast during the weekend somewhere between
Cardwell and St Lawrence. However, it is important to understand that some
uncertainty remains in this outlook period.
The windy conditions over much of the Queensland east coastal waters will
continue due to the tight pressure gradient generated by a combination of a high
pressure system situated in the Tasman Sea and Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului.
Seas and swell are expected to increase along much of the Queensland east coast
and produce dangerous surf conditions on the exposed coasts.
The next Information Bulletin will be issued by 11 am EST Wednesday.
WEDS….
IDQ20065
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
TROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION BULLETIN
Issued at 4:46am EST on Wednesday the 17th of March 2010
At 4 am EST Wednesday, Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului [Category 4] with central
pressure 937 hPa was located over the north-east Coral Sea near latitude 13.7
south longitude 157.8 east, which is about 1240 km northeast of Mackay and 1370
km east of Cooktown.
The cyclone is moving south at about 4 kilometres per hour.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului is expected to continue moving in a southerly
direction, remaining well offshore, for the next two days.
On Friday the cyclone is expected to turn west-southwest and begin moving closer
to the Queensland coast. On current predictions the most likely scenario is for
the cyclone to impact the central Queensland coast sometime during the weekend.
The windy conditions over much of the Queensland east coastal waters will
continue due to the tight pressure gradient generated by a combination of a high
pressure system in the Tasman Sea and Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului. Seas and
swell are expected to gradually increase along much of the Queensland east
coast.
LINK to latest from the BoM on Ului
—Tuesday
TROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION BULLETIN
Issued at 4:51am EST on Tuesday the 16th of March 2010
At 4 am EST Tuesday, Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului [Category 4] with central
pressure 945 hPa was located over the north-east Coral Sea near latitude 13.2
south longitude 158.5 east, which is about 1330 km northeast of Mackay and 1450
km east of Cooktown.
The cyclone is moving west southwest at about 4 kilometres per hour.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului poses no immediate threat to the Queensland coast
and is expected to remain well offshore over the eastern Coral Sea for at least
the next few days.
It is expected to adopt a more southerly track today which it should maintain
until late in the week.
Latest track
Latest from the Bureau of Meterology
older reports…
TROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION BULLETIN
Issued at 4:53am EST on Monday the 15th of March 2010
Latest from the Bureau…
Latest from the Bureau of Meterology
At 4 am EST Monday, Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului [Category 4] with central
pressure 935 hPa was located over the Coral Sea near latitude 13.0 south
longitude 160.0 east, which is about 1470 km northeast of Mackay.
The cyclone is moving west at about 10 kilometres per hour.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului lies over the northeastern Coral Sea to the south
of the Solomon Islands. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului is expected to continue
moving slowly west during the next 36 hours before adopting a more southerly
track.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului poses no immediate threat to the Queensland coast.
The next Information Bulletin will be issued by 11 am EST today.
