#1052719 - 7/01/2012 11:31
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Michael M]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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Hi there guys
Im doing my shift at the VMR Whitsunday Radio room Cannonvale. Its only 10:30 am and more than 330 boats have registerd with us this morning. The weather is soo ideal that I might head out after my shift. We do live in gods country here in the Whitsundays. When mother nature turns it on like today I wouldnt be surprised that I get to 500 by lunch time. ATM. Seas as smooth as a baby bum. NE @ 5 knots, Tide is almost high. Have a great day friends.
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#1052863 - 7/01/2012 18:22
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: beachcomber]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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Heading to Midge Point for a few weeks. So Ill give ya obs from there tomorrow afternoon.
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#1052930 - 7/01/2012 20:03
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Rainrunner]
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Registered: 19/03/2010
Loc: Andergrove, Qld
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Stunning photo RR!
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#1052948 - 7/01/2012 21:47
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: nthqlndr]
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Registered: 23/01/2011
Loc: Whitsundays
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Thx nthqlndr. Just been checking through my records and the latest "new year's rain" or wet day in a new year here was the 11 Jan which happened in 2003. Looking at the forecasts, 2012 might break the record  and its a La Nina too  Also, forecasts are indicating tomorrow being the pick of the days to go boating. Very smooth waters so thats where we're heading! Dragging Mrs RR and the offspring out of bed at sparowfart to head out on the boat, probably to Hammo. 
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#1052955 - 7/01/2012 21:57
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Rainrunner]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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RR.
Mate about the water condtions. U better get out early, the car park filled up by 9am this morning. Very limited car parking at Abel Point and Shute Harbour. Im heading off from Midge Point via a tractor on Monday. Atleast I dont have to worry about traffic jams on a beach that has 3 klms from north to south. And at low tide its 4ks out.
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#1053074 - 8/01/2012 11:59
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: beachcomber]
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Registered: 28/12/2010
Loc: Eton, West of Mackay.
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Looks like we're not just going to be having showers, but showers of storms on Wednesday.
Forecast for Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Mackay: Mostly fine, possible shower of storm. Min 23 Max 33
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#1053091 - 8/01/2012 13:18
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: PV Weather]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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Hello weather watchers from Midge Point, Mid way between Mackay and Proserpine.
Obs for Midge Point 54klms SSE of Proserpine on the Hibicus Coast 12:20pm. By the way this is taken from sea level down on the beach.
Temp 29.8 deg
Hum: 61%
DP : 21.2 deg
Baro: 1010 hpa
Wind: ENE 5.9 knts gusting 10.5 knots.
Seas: flat inshore, alittle bumpy in parts outside Repulse Bay
Tide: is falling.
Next update late this afternoon.
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#1053126 - 8/01/2012 15:54
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: beachcomber]
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Registered: 24/01/2011
Loc: Cathu Proserpine QLD
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34.7 degrees outside
36.1 in my shed (very hot)
46% humidity
21.1 dew point
1010.5 hpa
6km wind to the north
Its very smoky at the moment with just a few clouds around. Grass is already
drying off, hope we get some rain out of the storms that are predicted
for wednesday.
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#1053139 - 8/01/2012 16:53
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: PV Weather]
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Registered: 23/01/2011
Loc: Whitsundays
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Mackay: Mostly fine, possible shower of storm. Min 23 Max 33 lol, I love some of the BoM's phrases, I think someone there has a sense of humour. Currently 31.4C at 3:45pm Max temp of 33.2C Max heat index 40.0C (still steadily rising since 3rd Jan) Made it to Hammo and back today from Shute. It was perfect weather for boating. Even the Bluefin 4.5 skimmed along the top of the water without spilling my coffee at 7am Here's a couple of pix showing off the fantastic weather in the Whitsundays. On top of One Tree Hill  Here's the return trip from Hammo 
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#1053155 - 8/01/2012 17:29
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Rainrunner]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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Ok dokie heres the 4:30pm obs from Midge Point.
Temp: 28.7 thanks to the seabreeze
Hum: 64%
Barometer: 1008
Wind: ENE 15knots
DP: 20.7 deg
HI: 28.6 deg
Tide: Dead low
Next update Tonight sometime.
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#1053169 - 8/01/2012 17:56
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Rainrunner]
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Registered: 11/11/2009
Loc: Airlie Beach
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You beauty, a day I definitely wish I had a boat for! A little hot on dry land though.
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#1053226 - 8/01/2012 20:25
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Xavo]
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Registered: 23/01/2011
Loc: Whitsundays
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Interesting news article on the Brisbane channel 7 tonight about an increased interest in the 1893 Brisbane floods which were "twice as big as the 2011 flood". Imagine that! Also, in the Prossy Guardian this week, an article about an ex. Mayor calling for the Prossy Dam to be drained a bit. After reaching 100% and overflowing from Christmas day 2011 for a few weeks, it is currently sitting on 93%. I think he is onto something here. After all we are in a La Nina (a late one) and there is a risk of some severe rainfall during Feb/Mar. Prossy (as well as Mackay and Brisbane) is located on a flood plain. Since the dam was built it has absorbed all major rains so far, but now at 93% there is very little capacity remaining to absorb the next round. What do you think?
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#1053254 - 8/01/2012 21:33
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Rainrunner]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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Well the breeze has dropped here at Midge Pt.
8.30pm observations.
Temp: 26.6 deg
Hum: 72%
Baro 1009 hpa
Wind: Dead still 0.2knts from the NNE
Tide: rising
Hi: 28.0 deg
DP: 21.3 deg.
Weather Sunny/ Full moon. Tractor forecast: 23 on the beach.
Edited by beachcomber (8/01/2012 21:34)
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#1053267 - 8/01/2012 22:07
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: beachcomber]
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Registered: 23/01/2011
Loc: Whitsundays
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Hey BC, forgot to mention the Shute boat ramp was not too busy at all at 7am. I was expecting a great line up - maybe everyone got boating out of their system the couple of days before. I was straight onto the water, but did see a few arrive as we were motoring off. Have a good day out on Monday and don't exaggerate the fish sizes either!  Currently 25.1C, 81%rh, 1010.3hPa, winds light from every direction (being at base of mountain).
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#1053315 - 9/01/2012 00:35
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Rainrunner]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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Hey BC, forgot to mention the Shute boat ramp was not too busy at all at 7am. I was expecting a great line up - maybe everyone got boating out of their system the couple of days before. I was straight onto the water, but did see a few arrive as we were motoring off. Have a good day out on Monday and don't exaggerate the fish sizes either! Currently 25.1C, 81%rh, 1010.3hPa, winds light from every direction (being at base of mountain). I wish I could mate. Unfourently the boat is down at the marine shop for aa service
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#1053403 - 9/01/2012 11:22
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: beachcomber]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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Good morning guys. Its a stinken hot day here at Midge Point. As soon as Ive done the obs Im going into the drink for a swim.
@ 10:25am Midge Point Beach.
Bar: 1009 hpa
Temp: 30.3
Hum : 72%
DP: 21.3 deg
HI: 31.4 deg
Wind NNW 12.3knts
seas: calm and flat
Summary: stinken bloodey hot, time for a swim.
Edited by beachcomber (9/01/2012 11:23)
Edit Reason: forgot barometer reading
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#1053478 - 9/01/2012 13:37
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: beachcomber]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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12:35pm weather update for Midge Point
Temp: 29.8
Hum: 70%
Bar 1007 hpa
Tide: falling
DP:22.2 deg
HI. 28 deg
U might think Im hiding in a aircondtioned room. I have natures aircondtioning its called the seabreeze.
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#1053516 - 9/01/2012 15:06
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: beachcomber]
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Registered: 24/01/2010
Loc: Balnagowan, 20km nth Mackay
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Natures air conditioning is not working today.
Currently:
32C outside, 33C inside, 38C HI, 34C DP, 64% RH, 1007.3hPa, wind 8km/hr N. I think my weather station is not real good at forecasting it's saying 'precipitation possible within 6 hours'.
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#1053616 - 9/01/2012 16:57
Re: Central Coast and Whitsundays - Wet Season, January 2012
[Re: Ree]
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Registered: 17/03/2009
Loc: Whitsundays .
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OMG. The seabreeze dropped and swang round more NNE and man the heats comming in with a vengence. Up to 31 deg now.
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