Friday, March 13, 2015

WAITING FOR THE STORM TO ARRIVE TOMORROW

Right now there is a category 3 cyclone moving down our west coast.  It has caused rather a lot of damage, unroofing houses, felling tree etc., in some northern towns but no injuries.  This is Cyclone Olwyn as shown on the Bureau of Meteorology website one minute ago.  You can just see Perth at the bottom of the picture.



It is heading straight down the coast and is expected to be over Perth (possibly the eastern suburbs) sometime tomorrow.   By then it is predicted to have eased to a rain bearing depression but we are told to move outdoor furniture to a safe place, check gutters etc. 

We have had no rain in Perth for 5 weeks now so any rain is always welcomed but we could do with it arriving in a more peaceful manner.

I feel now so pleased that our Council installed underground power for us last year as we at least will not have to worry about power lines or power poles coming down.  We could, of course, still be without power at some time during the weekend but at least will be somewhat cooler in the high 20s rather than the 30C day's we've been experiencing of late.

Hopefully all will be well and there will not be too much, if any, damage in the metro or surrounding areas.


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  1. RiverMarch 13, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I didn't know there was a cyclone bearing down on you.
    Hope it does calm down to just a heavy rain with a bit of wind.
    Is all your outdoor furniture safely stowed away?

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    1. MimsieMarch 14, 2015 at 1:35 PM

      I don't think many people know what is going on over in the West.
      Furniture stored safely but not sure we are going to be in a direct line now. Seems to be veering a little more east but time will tell.

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    2. RiverMarch 14, 2015 at 2:18 PM

      I haven't been watching the news or the weather for weeks now.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Fingers crossed everyone will ride through this storm with no problems.

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    1. MimsieMarch 14, 2015 at 1:36 PM

      Thanks Delores. So far so good for us anyway and hoping it stays that way.

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 13, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Be safe Mimsie. HUGS B

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    1. MimsieMarch 14, 2015 at 1:37 PM

      Thanks Buttons and for taking time out from your busy schedule to comment. That is very much appreciated.
      We had some rain overnight and more promised so hopefully rain without too much wind. Hugs.

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  4. Jason and MichelleMarch 13, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Be safe!

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    1. MimsieMarch 14, 2015 at 1:37 PM

      Thank you. It seems we will be OK now but not sure about other places to the west of us in WA. Hoping not too many problems for them.

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  5. Yamini MacLeanMarch 13, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Hari OM
    Yikes, the old saying 'it never rains but it pours' ringing real true here!!! Hope you get the more gentle stuff - all the benefits, not too much of the biffs!!! Hugs, YAM xx

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    1. MimsieMarch 14, 2015 at 1:39 PM

      Just gentle stuff overnight so far. A little breezy out there right now with gray skies. I think the remainder of the cyclone (now a low) will reach down our way at about 8pm tonight but we in the west of the city are not expecting too much from it. xxx

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  6. Elephant's ChildMarch 14, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    Fingers and toes crossed. For a gentle visit, and for gentle rain (which we really need too).

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    1. MimsieMarch 14, 2015 at 1:41 PM

      Thanks EC. About 6mm at our place overnight but had hoped for more. Just overcast and humid right now and the barometer has taken a plunge but still just above 1000hPa which sounds safe enough.
      We had forecast for 26C today which they updated to 33C!! You wonder how they can get it that wrong but I guess when there are cyclones in the offing it may be more difficult...maybe!!

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