Tropical Cyclone Yasi
Position: 13.6S 164.4E [ 9 PM CST 0300 UTC 1PM AEST].
Movement: West [260°] near 18 mph [30 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [150 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 85 miles [140 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 975 mb ↓.
Currently about 1265 miles [2040 km] East of Cairne, Australia in the Coral Sea.
A Cyclone Watch is in effect for coastal and island communities from Cooktown to Yeppoon in Queensland.
The forecast is for Yasi to continue to intensify as it approaches the East coast of Australia. The Australians currently classify it as a Category 2 Cyclone.
Check the Australian BoM Cyclone page for the most current information.
