Already the Far North (where Max and I used to live) is cut off on both highways. There is a lot of flooding especially in the areas hit by the last floods in January. Apparently, the heavier rain is due to arrive this afternoon.
We are pleased we don't have appointments either today or tomorrow so can stay home in the dry. My only outing has been a quick one down the drive to collect today's newspapers.
Doug's youngest daughter has a much needed day off as all Rural Deliveries (Mail) are cancelled due to the Red Warning.
Forecast:
Expect 100 to 130 mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peaks rates initially 15 to 25 mm/h, but increasing to 25 to 40 mm/h and possibly greater from this afternoon through to early Friday morning. Thunderstorms possible from Thursday afternoon.
I was going to phone you but thought you might have no power. Stay home, stay safe, keep warm, rain has started here and it's getting cooler..XX to you both
ReplyDeleteThank you. We have lit the first fire of the season so snug and warm. Hope not too bad for you. State of Emergency declared but OK here.
DeleteWe have had a few fires at night, and one day a while ago when it was so cold and windy kept it lit all day. Last or maybe second to last load delivered Friday, after the heavy Thursday rain had stopped.
DeleteFlooding seems to be more common all around the world. Maybe floating homes are the future!!! Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteAnd some people don't believe in Global Warming.
DeleteHeavens. I read about your weather. Crazy amounts of rain and wind speed.
ReplyDeleteHope you stay dry and your garden is not battered
It is worse than the storm in January. A lot of severe flooding but being in town and high up we are fine.
DeleteStay safe inside, hoping everything survives the storm.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's going to be a rough night outside.
DeleteWe've just had a rough night and day. yesterday. Nothing like yours, but 80kph gusts aren't fun
ReplyDeleteYou don't deserve this after the "summer" you've had
Just woke to heavy mist, now sunny day but apparently we have another one due next week.
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