So it's a little bit damp around here...

Jan 11, 2011 16:27

There's no flooding worse than a lot of puddles where I live, but parts of the city centre are very soggy this afternoon, and there are evacuations happening in a few places, especially up towards the Sunshine Coast. If you've seen the news at all, you'll know Toowoomba and the townships downstream were very badly hit yesterday afternoon, so please ( Read more... )

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lyras January 11 2011, 07:31:24 UTC
God, that video is terrifying! (And so hard to believe, too, when we're sweltering here in Sydney.) Definitely thinking good thoughts up your way, for whatever that's worth.

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i_autumnheart January 11 2011, 09:06:35 UTC
Thanks. Fingers crossed that the peak on Thursday is lower than predicted.

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mayela_delarue January 11 2011, 07:42:25 UTC
Go work's good decision to send you all home safely!

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i_autumnheart January 11 2011, 09:09:34 UTC
Definitely. Not for me personally, since I live round the corner from my office, and it's actually higher, but it's good to know that my friends aren't stuck on a train someplace. If we all work from home then that can just close the lab, rather than having to worry about tracking where everyone is.

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wenchilada January 11 2011, 08:17:23 UTC
I am glad you are safe. May you continue to be so!

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i_autumnheart January 11 2011, 09:10:16 UTC
Thanks. That's definitely the plan!

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stmargarets January 11 2011, 12:51:59 UTC
Stay safe! Flash floods can happen anywhere - constant vigilance and all of that. *hugs to all my friends down under*

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i_autumnheart January 11 2011, 14:01:21 UTC
It's an excellent motto for the month. Anything is possible, but the risk is low so far. Everyone is keeping a very close eye on the weather rader!

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