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Title: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 7 Dec 2009
Post by: Antonio (stormboy) on 05 December 2009, 02:32:40 PM
Well it looks like there is some chance of some thunderstorms / thundery rain to develop tomorrow (5) Saturday and possibly Sunday. The stormcast from BSCH shows a high cape around Coffs harbour 4pm 5th dec. It would be very nice to hear that thunder again!

Below is the BSCH chart

Antonio (stormboy)

Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Shaun Galman on 05 December 2009, 04:30:27 PM
Upper Western / North West N.S.W. Storm Report 4th December 2009
Hi guys,
Well we finally had a nice little cell pop up from pretty minimal conditions (to say the least!). The isolated cell came from a pretty sparse Cu field around 6:30pm EDT and sat out to the North of town, possibly 30-40k's away. Russ and I saw the first CG fire out just as the anvil got going and one or two updrafts were visible overshooting. By 7pm we got out on it but by this time it had moved around 50k's to our NE but really packed a punch lightning-wise for a tiny isolated cell! Some Mammatus was present on the rear right edge of the anvil, mostly visible when the lightning fired. It averaged one strike every 5 seconds or so, this was more frequent with the updrafts towering now and again.
It moved out over Mungindi as we shot it and by this time had a nice split on radar. We let it go around 9:20pm EDT as by this time it was almost on the other side of Mungindi (around 110k's from here as the crow flies).

I will post a few shots tomorrow.

Nice to see something! It's been a slow start to the season out here to say the least lol.

Kindest regards,
Shauno  
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Clayton on 05 December 2009, 05:33:50 PM
What does everyone think of tomorrow I was having trouble deciding, I looked at the wz forums and they were concerned about the moisture but otherwise their is fairly good instability and shear is 8/10 and they say it would be around the Kyogle area.

So what do you guys think and is anyone chasing tomorrow or Sunday even?




Clayton
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Michael Thomas on 05 December 2009, 05:54:25 PM
Clayton,

I fully agree that tomorrow looks good, except moisture might be a big problem. Dew points are looking healthier now in NE NSW. Whether this
moisture will just mixed out or not tomorrow is another question. If we were to have dew points in the the high teens with temps in the high 20's/low 30's it could get quite nasty.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: enak_12 on 05 December 2009, 06:51:48 PM
December 4 2009

I was very lucky to score a very nice lightning active line. The conditions were perfect for lightning photography, no rain above, not much rain under the cells either so the lightning was very visible, slow moving cells and a lot of cg's made for probably the best oportunity to get some good lighting shots ive had yet.  I missed so many great bolts not having a tripod, its currently broken but I did score some shot I've been trying ages to get :D

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%204%202009/IMG_9661copysmall.jpg)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%204%202009/IMG_9679copysmall.jpg)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%204%202009/IMG_9698copysmalll.jpg)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%204%202009/IMG_9686copysmall.jpg)
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Jimmy Deguara on 06 December 2009, 03:11:04 AM
Hi guys,

Enak - very impressive lightning show!

Headed up to near Taree yesterday evening in order to be in position for something possible today (with family it is rather difficult to get away).

Here are some images from yesterday evening!

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1204jd09.jpg)

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1204jd23.jpg)

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1204jd32.jpg)

Regards,

Jimmy Deguara
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Michael Bath on 06 December 2009, 03:14:36 AM
That sure is some amazing mammatus Jimmy!    Coffs continues to hog the lightning I see there Enak :)
Look forward to seeing your shots Shauno

Got the ASWA Christmas BBQ at Rodney's shortly. WIll be great to be positioned at Casino where we can see what the sky does. Might need to head down to the Clarence later.

MB
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Mathew Townsend on 06 December 2009, 04:44:12 AM
Hey guys im back!

Today im keen to chase up those storms but again it would be closer to Ballina area. I make my mind up (depending on observations) to chase in Ballina area instead if necessary. Kyogle line to Clarence Valley today looking good but won't be surprised for severe storms from them.

Current conditions is marginal today with very warm temps early in the day but increasing humidity through the day i expected.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Antonio (stormboy) on 06 December 2009, 07:16:01 AM
Well there is some thunderstorm cell/s developing near Jackadgery at the moment. A severe storm warning has been issued for north NSW. Looks like there will be some storms within the next 3 – 6 hours.

For people in the
MID NORTH COAST and parts of the
NORTHERN RIVERS and
NORTHERN TABLELANDS Forecast Districts.
Issued at 12:46 pm Saturday, 5 December 2009.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Yamba, Maclean, Woolgoolga, Sawtell, Bellingen, Dorrigo, Ebor and Glenreagh.

stormboy.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Mathew Townsend on 06 December 2009, 10:18:17 AM
One nasty severe cell about to head for Ballina. I will be going to river very shortly. Outside is getting creepy how it seemed by the radar that starting to appear black v hook signature! This is so great. Im off!

PS: STW isnt reliable today, i am disappointed :(
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Shaun Galman on 06 December 2009, 11:21:11 AM
Upper Western / North West N.S.W. Storm Photos 4th December 2009
Hi all,
First off, AMAZING photos guys!

That lightning is spectacular Kane!

It's been a while since I've seen mammatus of that magnitude also Jimmy! Reminds me of photos taken in the US!  ;D

Here's a few photos from the single isolated storm cell we had last night. Times here were starting around 7pm until 9:20pm EDT when we finished. Most of these photos were taken using my 75-300mm IS kit lens. I had never used it on lightning before so I thought this was as good a storm as any to trial it on. The storm was nearing and hitting Mungindi while we took these. Always amazes me just how far away we can see these storms from here! The last photo (with the stars) was taken just as the storm was passing through Mungindi.

Kindest regards,
Shauno
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: jab_au on 06 December 2009, 11:26:52 AM
One nasty severe cell about to head for Ballina.

Damn looks like it's heading for us here in Byron.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Colin Maitland on 06 December 2009, 11:54:07 AM
As I felt this morning, just could not get excited about the storm factor, tomorrow is looking like a "no go or show " for SEQ as well. Just not enough moisture and the cap is pretty much unbreakable. Storm index has been running very low and soundings for Brisbane do not indicate  a good set up  that is  needed to produce the storms.

Col
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Antonio (stormboy) on 06 December 2009, 12:26:48 PM
Well the thunderstorms sure have developed now. A recent thunderstorm just missed up and headed up north.  It originated in the Coraki area. At the stage where it hit Maclean’s ridges Michael Baths webcam showed hail on it. There is a Messy type sky and more thunder now from thundery rain from the west. Here is an image of the storm that headed north with serious hail shaft.

Antonio
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Antonio (stormboy) on 06 December 2009, 01:51:11 PM
Well today was a great day. Not so much because of a direct hit from a storm but because it was nice to hear thunder once more. After the cell from Coraki went northways to Byron Bay a second cell developed just north of Evans head. I was able to capture 2 CGs from this but for some reason they were not in the cloud they appeared on the ground so I only have a anvil crawler here. The storm has created a nice sunset of pink. Wind is gone now as well and thunderstorms are still going nuts around Yamba.

Antonio
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Michael Bath on 06 December 2009, 03:25:51 PM
A very enjoyable day at Rodney's place near Casino for the ASWA Christmas BBQ. The day was topped off nicely with some great storm action in the Northern Rivers.

By early to mid afternoon there was enough convection for a few chasers to head out. James Chambers and I headed south along the Summerland Way to Whiporie. During the trip a storm developed to our west. This was to be the main storm of the day which headed NE towards Coraki and Lismore.

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120501.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120501.jpg)

Bases were very high but that allowed the CGs to be visible. We moved back north a bit to be in a better position. At Myrtle Creek (about 30ks south of Casino) the storm really gathered strength. From just a rain free base and small rain shaft it quickly evolved into a severe storm with large precip core with damaging winds (about 80-90ks) and small (about 1cm) slushy hail.

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120502.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120502.jpg)

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120503.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120503.jpg)

We continued north as the storm passed to our NE. At Shannonbrook (10ks S of Casino) we stopped again after 20ks of trees. The structure was impressive though still high based. The updraft area appeared to be on the west and NW flank - a bit weird. This facing southeast.

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120504.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120504.jpg)

We kept with the storm driving up to Casino then east along the Coraki Road. The structure had improved again with beautiful anvil structure, rain free base, scuds and hail shafts.   The outflow winds towards the NW were full on - gusting to about 80ks. These pics generally facing E to SE:

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120505.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120505.jpg)

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120506.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120506.jpg)

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120507.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120507.jpg)

We made a dash towards Coraki but found no hail - so it was either small or not much hail fell there. The storm appeared to weaken after this but new updrafts from the outflow meant the cell tracked almost NNE. This was a new downpour that appears to have gone over my place at McLeans Ridges.

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120508.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120508.jpg)

More storms were moving into the Casino-Kyogle areas from the west so we headed back to Casino. Quite a lot of CGs were pumping out but the line was probably 2 hours too early - so a bit bright for lightning pics while dodging rain.

(http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/thumbs/2009120509.jpg) (http://australiasevereweather.com/forum_images/photos/2009120509.jpg)

Was a great few hours after the earlier activities.

cheers, Michael




EDIT - lovely isolated storm there Shauno
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Richary on 06 December 2009, 05:13:56 PM
Some beautiful shots there Shaun. Very nice lightning indeed.

I am currently at Woolgoolga and most of the action has missed here so far. We had a very nice storm off Nambucca Heads last night really late that I tried using the remote lightning trigger I just got for. That worked well but unluckily didn't have the infinity focus right on the camera so all a bit blurred. Even from 50km or so away had some nice bolts to look at. Today we had storms pass a bit away from us with some structure but not much visible lightning, until about 7pm where there was quite a nice light show off the coast with some very good bolts - but we were at the pub having dinner with my parents rather than being on the headland with the camera.

Michael - I saw that storm near Coraki on the radar how it suddenly dumped a load (nice big black core) then fell apart in the next image. Had wondered if you would have been on that one, just lucky the BBQ was in the right spot! Nice rain core in the other shot as well.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Clayton on 06 December 2009, 05:39:17 PM
Hey

Nice storm Michael wish I was there. I ended up going to my Aunt's place who lives at Tenterfield and as I was driving there I saw your storm pop up and then there was some nice CGs to the south of my aunts so I got my video camera out and recorded them and got the stills.

Hope the storm season gets better soon (its very addictive)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-20h55m13s110.png)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-20h55m13s110.png)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-21h08m26s156.png)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-21h11m58s231.png)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-21h20m54s206.png)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-21h27m37s154.png)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-21h27m43s207.png)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-21h27m48s23.png)

(http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz264/rocklee013/vlcsnap-2009-12-05-21h27m57s92.png)


Cya Clayton
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Jason(pato) on 06 December 2009, 06:00:19 PM
Great pics guys. I managed to sneak a few pics in before heading to my wifes Xmas party. The missus alerted me to a dark looking sky so I poked my head out the door and was greeted with a rather impressive rain free base. I shot around the corner near the Lismore airport and grabbed a few pics. A nice hailshaft was visible and there was numerous stacatto bolts within the precip core. There was a nice anvil stretching away to the NE. It was all fairly high based but very photogenic all the same! Anyway heres a few shots I'd thought I'd add to compliment the others here.

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/jaypat75/IMG_8068.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/jaypat75/IMG_8072.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/jaypat75/IMG_8082.jpg)

Cheers Jason
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Mike on 06 December 2009, 06:12:58 PM
Fabulous reports by all and the images are just splendid!  Enak, were those strikes all in one exposure?  The last image of those multiple bolts is simply outstanding!  It would be a sin not to have that blown up and framed!

The mammatus is 'bulbous!', Jimmy - beautiful and to Shauno and the other guys a great set of stills and photos also...I read the reports and tidbits with enthusiasm and def read like everyone got something somewhere.  Everytime I jump on the forum - the images/info are just brilliant.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Mathew Townsend on 07 December 2009, 04:31:45 AM
Hey guys here report from Ballina yesterday. One nasty storm cell with v hook echo was heading towards us but it shifted again to Lismore/Alstonville area. However we did get some nice photo views at the end!

(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs104.snc3/15159_191253028805_583953805_3083384_8311357_n.jpg)

(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs104.snc3/15159_191253038805_583953805_3083385_1834144_n.jpg)

(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs104.snc3/15159_191253048805_583953805_3083386_446202_n.jpg)

(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs104.snc3/15159_191253053805_583953805_3083387_1456840_n.jpg)

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs084.snc3/15159_191253058805_583953805_3083388_2918014_n.jpg)

I will be at Lismore this afternoon until Tuesday so i will able to see more stormies!
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Shaun Galman on 07 December 2009, 07:03:15 AM
Hi guys,

Thanks so much for all the kind comments on the pics!  ;D

MB and Pato: Boy that is one serious RFB on that storm! It's a shame to see them form a little early on? It would have been nice to get a 1 or 2 second exposure to pick up a few CG on that MB! I understand your woes. Happens to us most times out here.

Gotta be pretty happy with that structure though!

Kindest regards,
Shauno  
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Colin Maitland on 07 December 2009, 11:58:59 AM
The cell west of Kilcoy is heading Northeast towards Maleny and Sunshine coast. I can see some cloud build up to the North of here.

Bom have issued a warning for the storm

For people in parts of the MORETON BAY, SUNSHINE COAST, SOMERSET, SOUTH BURNETT and TOOWOOMBA Council Areas.

Issued at 4:21 pm Sunday, 6 December 2009.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Moore and Linville. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Mount Kilcoy by 4:55 pm and the area north of Woodford and the ranges south of Jimna by 5:25 pm.

Damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.

Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Paul D on 07 December 2009, 07:08:12 PM
Kilcoy to Jimna had a couple of storms move through Sunday afternoon -6th Dec, they were both high based and well on they way into decay by the time they got nearer the coast.

Remains of 1st storm app 6pm
(http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae277/DavJR17/Storms%202009-12-06/6-12-2009sml.jpg)
2nd line of storms building in distance behind rain curtain of 1st storm 6-30pm
(http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae277/DavJR17/Storms%202009-12-06/DSCN7992sml.jpg)
2nd line of storms from app Yarraman to Kilcoy 7pm
(http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae277/DavJR17/Storms%202009-12-06/RIMG0197sml.jpg)
Cheers,
Paul
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Jimmy Deguara on 08 December 2009, 04:12:12 AM
Storm Chase Northern Rivers December 5th 2009

Hi,

Taree during the morning
(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd003.jpg)

Kempsey
(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd022.jpg)
After an overnight stay in Taree, this was obviously going to be another high base ordeal. After a brief stop near Kempsey, we headed up to play storms near Coffs Harbour.

The cell developing near Coffs Harbour had briefly tapped some of the moist boundary layer but eventually collapsed. Updrafts were quite strong due to the steep mid-level lapse rates but could not be maintained due to the dry air entrainment at base level. A storm developed near Urunga though seemed to quickly disspipate so we made our way north in pursuit of the cell in the western North Rivers (Michael Bath and co were onto).

Urunga cell
(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd024.jpg)



A couple of glimpses of the rear vision mirror indicated I had to at least stop and check a developing base behind me. Low and behold, an interesting base and associated updraftgot some excitement. The storm seemed to want to rotate so timelapse was organised.

Possible rotating cell
14km North of Coffs Harbour
(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd028.jpg)

14km North of Coffs Harbour
(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd030.jpg)

However, after about 5 to 10 minutes the base began to fall apart due to the dry entrainment. Another storm was developing to the west so we headed for Corindi Beach.

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd038.jpg)

Even within 5 minutes a storm would go through rapid decline! The storm near Coffs Harbour was off the coast and you could still make out the reasonable updraft.

This storm near Coffs Harbour had an interesting base with with organised scud earlier - again rapid decline
(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd039.jpg)

Another storm had organised in the Coffs Harbour region so we made our way south and eventually these storms weakened. Some nice staccato lightning was observed.

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd047.jpg)
Another cell and associated strong upraft was intercepted 14km north of Coffs Harbour but this went into rapid decline. Another cell behind it also began to weaken. This was back in the same location where the rotating cell was timelapsed.

A strange humourous situation occurred here that I had never witnessed. We were tracking a lone kangaroo we saw opn the way and photgraphed before it entered a grassy field. Whilst photographing the weakening cell a massive bolt hit the grassy field. To our amazement, there was a scattering of movement which I thought was small herd animals. It was a herd of a hundred or so kangaroos! We could not believe it! Yes 5pm feeding time - but we had never anticipated a scene like this so close to the coast! Prior tot he bolt, we had not noticed them feeding.

FInally, we decided to head to the Woolgoolga area for a feed. We ended up booking a cabin and also grabbing some fish and chips and headed for the headland. We enjoyed the frequent lightning display (in low contrast) with a couple of cells that intensified once off the coast. Some video and photographs were obtained of this activity though nothing too spectacular. I missed some decent staccato bolts but it seemed the timing was not the best.

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd078.jpg)

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd094.jpg)

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd101.jpg)

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd106.jpg)

(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1205jd124.jpg)

Regards,

Jimmy Deguara
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Jimmy Deguara on 08 December 2009, 04:15:39 AM
Storm Chase Northern Rivers December 6th 2009

Time allocated: 11am to 5pm

Storms intercepted: One lousy cell over the ranges

Model accuracy: pathetic!

New hobby: Pretend storm chasing!

Nana Glen - rapidly developing updraft
(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1206jd06.jpg)

NW of Glenreagh - storm clearly weakening and not daring to come off the ranges - time to head home! Pretend chase over.
(http://www.australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1206jd08.jpg)


Regards,

Jimmy Deguara
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Mathew Townsend on 08 December 2009, 04:37:56 AM
What with the models yesterday!? I waited and waited then it went so wrong. Could be on again today? Forecasts have copied and pasted from yesterday.

Observations are different today than yesterday whereas its more hotter and humid with more northerly winds. Convective outlook going for severe storms today as it explained yesterday. We are being fooled again?
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Michael Bath on 08 December 2009, 06:02:32 AM
Yeah the models stuffed up yesterday. There was a weak low off the North Coast at the SE end of a trough that appears to have mucked things up - bringing the very dry air into the Northern Tablelands and preventing much happening where it should of.

Two cells rapidly formed in the far NW of the Northern Rivers late afternoon but they didn't last.

(http://australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/1206mb03.jpg)

A few more here: http://australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/mb20091206.html (http://australiasevereweather.com/photography/photos/2009/mb20091206.html)

Storm activity developed NW of Brisbane that persisted into the evening.

MB
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Antonio (stormboy) on 08 December 2009, 11:47:13 AM
Well yesterday was a complete disappointment as I observed the cells structure in the northwest but it all feathered out within 20 minutes or so. Today there may be some thunderstorms in the western areas near Armidale but that’s all. Going to Sydney on Wednesday and Thursday forecasts a late storm possible so hope to get some chasing down south.

Antonio.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: enak_12 on 08 December 2009, 12:22:59 PM
December 5 2009

Hey nice to see you chasing in my backyard Jimmy, to bad about the dry air it was so close to being a great day for chasing. I also noted the cells would look nice for a few miniutes but couldnt keep the moisture flowing in despite having breif RFB's. I was out doing a photoshoot with a model that had already be3en organised, but kept an eye on development and took some photos while I was there. I deliberately made it a beach shoot so I could do this haha.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%205%202009/IMG_9824.jpg)

I spoted this strong storm to north of Coffs probably the one you were on Jimmy that may have had some rotation.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%205%202009/Untitled_Panorama1copy.jpg)

This cell was on the south side of coffs harbour, it looked briefly interesting with a strong updraft, rfb and a small inflow band to the left of the pic out of shot. It onbly maintained this appaerance breifly however, maybe 10 mins then the dry air  came in.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%205%202009/IMG_0175copy.jpg)


10 miniutes later it was reduced to this.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%205%202009/IMG_0223copy.jpg)

I moved to a lookout later in the afternoon hoping for another dry light show looking over the city but I couldn't catch them in burst mode. The cells were to far away by night fall.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%205%202009/IMG_0360copy.jpg)

Jimmy seems you found the massive plague of Kangaroos who live north of coffs, bet it was near a big new housing estate.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Mathew Townsend on 08 December 2009, 12:35:08 PM
Theres  line of storms developing on the range where low moisture is. Armidale just recorded strong wind gusts over 70km/hr from the storm cell went through there. Not much on coastal plains yet but could be in for midnight stuff!
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: enak_12 on 09 December 2009, 06:17:23 AM
December 7 2009

I feel kinda bad to be posting more lightning shots, esspecially when people like shaun are dying for a good storm. Some more lighting active cells develoment just on dark and came over Coffs. Again they were high based and dry.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%207%202009/IMG_0864copy.jpg)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%207%202009/IMG_0871copy.jpg)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%207%202009/IMG_0892clonecopy.jpg)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/enak12/December%207%202009/IMG_0885clonecopy.jpg)

All these were taking with 30 second exspsures. Mike the lighting I photographed the other night was the same all the bolts happend at the same time :). I had to clone out some power lines which are still kinda visible unfortunelty.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Shaun Galman on 09 December 2009, 07:08:15 AM
Hi Kane,

Don't feel too bad lol. BRING THEM ON! I always love seeing amazing weather photos  ;D

My time will come soon enough. And hey.. I need the inspiration to keep me going :cool:

What happened with the second one? Did the tripod drop or slip?

Take care,
Shauno
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 6 Dec 2009
Post by: Richary on 09 December 2009, 01:30:25 PM
<sigh> I guess you can thank me for those Kane - I left Coffs Harbour yesterday morning to drive back to Sydney. Why couldn't work have waited one more day for me to come back south? Awesome shots though, and looked like a nice one just south of Woolgoolga tonight on the radar.
Title: Re: NSW/QLD Storms 4 - 7 Dec 2009
Post by: Mike on 10 December 2009, 08:55:13 PM
Your lightning is quite impressive for 30 second time frames - just insane amounts of strikes within that period!  Enjoying them immensly