November to April is Cyclone season in the Pilbara and Cyclone Bianca has just skipped past the Pilbara coast, as of 55 minutes ago she may make her way down to WA's South West corner, although cyclones are very unpredictable. Bianca is currently a category 3 cyclone; there are 5 categories, 5 is the highest. Exmouth and Coral Bay have just been on red alert i.e. take cover and stay indoors until the all-clear but they have just suffered heavy rain and strong winds, little or no damage. I completed my cyclone preparedness training yesterday (online), essential training if you work in the Pilbara or Kimberley and the reason I am now so knowledgable about cyclones!
Because cyclones tend to weaken over land it is unlikely that Tom Price would bear the full force of one of these angry ladies or gents (cyclones alternate male and female names); however the town is sometimes subject to cyclonic conditions and the houses are built to cyclone proof standards. We have been advised to have torches, spare batteries, tinned food and a first aid kit to hand so we are ready if a cyclone heads our way.
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| Storm damage photos by Freya! |
While it wasn't a cyclone, last Tuesday a big ol' storm passed through TP, knocked over a heap of trees and made a fair mess of the town centre. The storm came through at about 1515 and we watched the wild wind and rain through the lounge window, local council workers are still busy with the clean up. Fortunately this storm was just Mother Nature practising a bit of self-harm, fingers crossed Bianca runs out of puff soon.
Hey Lou, thanks for the info on Cyclones. May come in handy as Bianca is on her way down here & predicted to arrive tomorrow morning! Hope that your first few days are going well. xxxxxJo
ReplyDeleteI meant first few days at work ;)
ReplyDeleteHey Jokers!, I mean JONKERS good to hear you have been havin a bit of fun on your new adventures, sounds like your off to a good start.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, Isobel is hassling me to say hello, so Hello from Isobel!.
We are HOT!? too and about to recieve some of Biancas cyclone action, yeah more free water for the lawn !?.
Paul will not be joining you up in TP, I think I was rejected because of the medical and I point out not the physical ! I am convinced that I can still work like a young punk out in the hot hot heat !, oh well what is meant to be is meant to be !.
Jennifer starts TAFE in 2 weeks and has a new shoulder bag for that !.hahah not much else happnen.
Time to sign off, other wise I will banter on an on, time for another coffee.
All our best, take care, keep cool, watch out for those nasty mozzies and Lou enjoy your first dayt at work.
PS Aide, hows the tailor fishing !?
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Thanks for comments guys, glad Bianca gave you a break!
ReplyDeleteJo, work fine, will post about hospital at some point. Want to hear about your new job, will call you! Big love :)
Paul, bummer you won't be a neighbour. Ade enjoying the 4wd-ing, the tailor aren't running in TP! Hello Isobel!! Good luck with your studies Jenny, love to you all xx