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Giant
‘red wave’ dust storm pounds Australia
26
April, 2012
‘Eerie
and amazing’ images of a dust storm in Western Australia have been
posted online. As southern Australia ‘sizzles’ in an extreme
heat-wave, the ‘meteorological phenomenon’ rolled over Western
Australia.
Buzzfeed
posted incredible images of a ‘meteorological phenomenon’ which
showed a huge dust storm off the coast of Western Australia. As it
moved over the water it looked like a tangible substance, dense and
unyielding.
The
photos were taken by various Australians and are posted on Facebook
at Perth Weather Live. The images have received media attention and
various comments. Most of the photos were uploaded from mobile or
cell phones.
In
one photo, the Macedon Gas project site looks like the aftermath of a
disaster. One comment on this image read, ‘makes nice picture but
not good for the air con.’
The
dust storm off the coast of Onslow, Western Australia, is predicted
to be followed by tropical cyclone Narelle, according to the
Australian.
The
Australian Bureau of Meteorology said the dust storm was not directly
linked to Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Narelle is currently hundreds of
kilometers off shore. The dust storm met with strong winds and rain
as it passed over Onslow, resulting in it ‘dumping sand and dust’
it had picked up. Winds with a speed of 102kph were recorded.
Category-three
cyclone Narelle continues to track its way to Australia and wind
speeds at its centre are estimated to be 250km/h. Western Australia
is known for its gas production and precautionary measures are being
taken. Flights are on stand-by to evacuate workers, if necessary.
According
to the Australian:
“Seven
people died as a result of Cyclone Bobby in February 1995, and three
more lives were lost during Cyclone George in March 2007.”
Strong
winds, with increasing speeds and destructive gusts, will continue
Friday and Saturday. The main area affected will be Whim Creek and
Onslow in Western Australia plus, later on Friday, the Karratha area.
Very
intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a
tropical storm at about 18:00 GMT on 15 January.
Very
intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a
tropical storm at about 18:00 GMT on 15 January.Data supplied by the
US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the
point of landfall will be near34.2 S,114.2 E.Narelle is expected to
bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 92
km/h (57 mph).Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.
The
information above is provided for guidance only and should not be
used to make life or death decisions or decisions relating to
property. Anyone in the region who is concerned for their personal
safety or property should contact their official national weather
agency or warning centre for advice.
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