The storm chaser thread

[YNOT]

As summer rolls around again in Australia we come into storm season again, so lets see your storm photo's.
Here's some I took last week from the backyard at home to kick thngs off;

Tony

[AB]

Nice. I'll add to this when I get home.

[YNOT]

Here's a few more from previous years.
The first and third photo's were an eerie morning storm. My wife and I were working in the backyard under a mostly clear sky, just some light cloud above. Every few minutes we could here what sounded like a tipper emptying a load of boulders a few kilometers away but it just kept happening. We kept looking at the horizon but there was no sign of a storm, that's when we went inside and checked the BOM radar. HOLY CRAP, you should have seen the line of storms that were coming it was hundreds of Km's long and still intensifying, and moving directly towards us - FAST! By the time we got back outside (with cameras in hand) it had poked up over the horizon looking very menacing. We madly ran around the yard tidying up loose items before it hit. What a cracker storm that was.

Tony

[patch697]

Mate..... Im so in on this thread...... I don't think we can top Qld storms (seen them first hand, bloody brilliant) but..... we get some rippers here over the summer so I'll be posting for sure.

I always wanted to be a storm chaser.... Big storms, Twisters, Cyclones, hurricanes... It all just fascinates the hell out of me.


P.s Brilliant pics too BTW.

[YNOT]

I love a good storm as long as my cars are under cover and the house doesn't get damaged.

Here in Brisbane we have a group on faceache called "South Brisbane storms". These guys are fanatical storm chasers and get some amazing photo's and video's.

This thread is open to anyone, you don't need to be a fantastic photographer, just point your camera at a storm like I do.
I'm only using a basic point and shoot camera so I rarely get shots of lightning, but we get some awesome cloud formations.

Tony

[patch697]

I love a good storm as long as my cars are under cover and the house doesn't get damaged.

Here in Brisbane we have a group on faceache called "South Brisbane storms". These guys are fanatical storm chasers and get some amazing photo's and video's.

This thread is open to anyone, you don't need to be a fantastic photographer, just point your camera at a storm like I do.
I'm only using a basic point and shoot camera so I rarely get shots of lightning, but we get some awesome cloud formations.

Tony

PM me the storm chasers link mate..I'd love to see there stuff.

[katwoman]

Not my pic, but is what I get to see from my 'front door'

[wildgu6]

Big storms, Twisters, Cyclones, hurricanes... It all just fascinates the hell out of me.

X2 Paul, love em.


Not my pic, but is what I get to see from my 'front door'

Awsome pic Kat, what a gorgeous view you have there.:thumbup:

Here's one shot at Grampians, but pic doesnt do it justice, it looked awsome rolling in.

[YNOT]

Keep them coming.

Here is a lightning tracker website; http://www.oztracker.com/
with the current image shown below.

Another lightning tracker site based in Ipswich but covering from Newcastle to Rockhampton; http://www.ipswich-city.com/weather/java.php

Tony

[Sir Roofy]

will be keeping an eye on this one

[YNOT]

PM me the storm chasers link mate..I'd love to see there stuff.

PM sent Paul, but here is the link if anyone else wants to have a look; https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/South-Brisbane-Storms/261100802504

Here is BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) website radar page; http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/radar/
, most of you are already familiar with the BOM radar site but for those that are not just click on the radar closest to where you are.

The radar images show where the rain is falling and the intensity of the rain. If you click on radar loop it will show a series of images so you can see where the rain is moving. If you have a GPS you can find your exact location on the radar.

There is also a "weather warnings" link just above the top left of the radar images, click on that to see if there are any warnings current for your area warnings (they also list fire, ocean and wind warnings), there are warning maps at the bottom of the warning pages. You occasionally see an arrow pointing to a storm with the warning "this is a very dangerous storm", you want to hope these storms are not headed your direction. Keep an eye on the warning pages as they get updated as the weather situation changes.

Tony

[DX grunt]

www.bom.gov.au

Here's the Bureau of Meteorology's website.

[nowoolies]

some top piccies there
i never seem to have the camera on hand when storms are about
will try to keep camera in the car from now on hahahahaha

[NissanGQ4.2]

Love this thread Thanks Tony :)
Won't post up all my pics of various storms as there is way 2 many :)

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[YNOT]

It looks like NE NSW and SE QLD may see some action this afternoon.

Tony

[YNOT]

And wouldn't you know it, we're right in the middle!

Tony

[NissanGQ4.2]

looks like a good one, get the camera ready :)

[YNOT]

A very lightning active storm but not much CG (cloud to ground).

I'm very limited to what photo's I can get using a point and shoot camera, this is the best I could do;

Tony

[Silver]

just been out in it as outlined in nightshift. Only rain here I think. - no hail, wind not a problem so far, bit of flash and crash :-)

[wildgu6]

Love this thread Thanks Tony :)
Won't post up all my pics of various storms as there is way 2 many :)


Nice shots Todd, Love natures fury,

[NissanGQ4.2]

Great shots of the lightning Pete, love thunder n lightning :) meant 2 be hot days followed by storms all next week here, hope so :)

[wildgu6]

Great shots of the lightning Pete, love thunder n lightning :) meant 2 be hot days followed by storms all next week here, hope so :)

Hope you got the camera ready mate. yer love a good storm myself, the ferousity of mother nature..awsome

[NissanGQ4.2]

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For people in the Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory and parts of the South Coast, North West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:29 pm Tuesday, 8 November 2011.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Dubbo, Tibooburra and Bourke.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:30 pm.

If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.


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[NissanGQ4.2]

not a big storm........yet.

Some thunder and a little lightning

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Below is my daughter Lorelei, she loved thunder *LMAO*

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[YNOT]

Love the photo of Lorelei.

This photo was taken at Bombala (NSW southern highlands area) yesterday, photo from South Brisbane storms facebook page. I like that they optimised the photo by also capturing a nice GQ in the image!

Tony

[Maxhead]

We're supposed to get some beautys come through tonight but just rain at the moment...hope to get some pics soon

[YNOT]

Bring it on!

Tony

[NissanGQ4.2]

Thanks Tony for letting us know about the South Brisbane Storms Facebook page, Just looked them up, great stuff :) going to check out there website now :)

[Maxhead]

Bring it on!

Tony

Well, dead quiet so far mate....looks like we get nothing again

[NissanGQ4.2]

Well, dead quiet so far mate....looks like we get nothing again

yep same here, had a couple claps of thunder, rain and that it :(

[nowoolies]

Love the photo of Lorelei.

This photo was taken at Bombala (NSW southern highlands area) yesterday, photo from South Brisbane storms facebook page. I like that they optimised the photo by also capturing a nice GQ in the image!

Tony

looks like a twister forming in that piccies Tony

[YNOT]

looks like a twister forming in that piccies Tony

It was a twister, apparently you could hear it long before you saw it.

Tony

[nowoolies]

It was a twister, apparently you could hear it long before you saw it.

Tony

did it get to the ground ????

[wildgu6]

Top pic Tony, 2 powerful forces in the 1 shot... Nice

[YNOT]

Top pic Tony, 2 powerful forces in the 1 shot... Nice

Agreed.

Were any of our Victorian members affected by the storms last night?

Tony

[patch697]

Love the photo of Lorelei.

This photo was taken at Bombala (NSW southern highlands area) yesterday, photo from South Brisbane storms facebook page. I like that they optimised the photo by also capturing a nice GQ in the image!

Tony

Thats a funnel forming in that pic...... any reports on if it touched down?????

[patch697]

This was take by my Sister outside her front door today. She is in the S/E of Melbourne.

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[snicko]

This was take by my Sister outside her front door today. She is in the S/E of Melbourne.

9779

WOW what a great pic.

But I'm not brave like everyone else........I am a sook and don't like storms!! hahhahaha

[NissanGQ4.2]

This was take by my Sister outside her front door today. She is in the S/E of Melbourne.

9779

nice shot there Paul's sister, is that overlooking water Paul???

[YNOT]

Thats a funnel forming in that pic...... any reports on if it touched down?????

I'm not sure.

Tony

[YNOT]

This was take by my Sister outside her front door today. She is in the S/E of Melbourne.

9779

Great photo.

Tony

[patch697]

nice shot there Paul's sister, is that overlooking water Paul???

No mate...... She's about 50ish k's inland.

[patch697]

I'm not sure.

Tony

I followed this up & it did touch down taking out 2 houses & something else out in its path..... No one was hurt thank goodness.

It must have been a fair old size cos it takes a minimum F2 possible F3 to level a house. Anything smaller will course damage but in most cases the house is left standing.

[patch697]

WOW what a great pic.

But I'm not brave everyone else........I am a sook and don't like storms!! hahhahaha

It was one worth posting for sure.....

My sister & I are both addicted to storm watching & we phone each other when ever we see a good one just to share it with one another.
She sent me this pic this morning & I was quite impressed.

All the good stuff seemed to have missed us this time but we have brilliant summer storms so I hope to be able to capture some of it & post it up here.

Fingers crossed.

[Maxhead]

Melbourne storm from News . com . au

[patch697]

Melbourne storm from News . com . au

Thats a smashing shot.

[trollman]

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x213/krustytheklown/25014e5c.jpg
Sea-fog

[AB]

Our place got smashed last night with the Melbourne storms. I video'd it to show the forum but It's pretty dark and it doesn't look that "extreme" on the video...lol

[patch697]

Our place got smashed last night with the Melbourne storms. I video'd it to show the forum but It's pretty dark and it doesn't look that "extreme" on the video...lol

Well its the back of the line for you then.................hahahahahahahahahaha

[Finly Owner]

WOW what a great pic.

But I'm not brave like everyone else........I am a sook and don't like storms!! hahhahaha
I'm with you Snicko!



Tim

[snicko]

I'm with you Snicko!



Tim

Good.......Thanks Tim hahaha

I was feeling very lonely out there by myself!! hahahaha

[Finly Owner]

You'll find me in the hall way, back against the wall and feet against the other in a real bad storm. Missus is the one walking around checking things.


Tim

[patch697]

Well folks we had a mass thunder storm right over the top of my place last night & I know how much you love your piccies....hahahaha


http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/pics.jpg

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/pics1.jpg

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/pics2.jpg


It was a wicked storm BTW & went for just over an hour....As soon as I can I'll uplad a few more so stay tuned.

[YNOT]

Nice photo's Paul.

Tony

[growler2058]

Very cool patch we got a lil storm Tuesday night but ol iPhone just doesn't click fast enuff10002

[patch697]

This is a quick clip produced by the QLD storm chases.... Very cool watch.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=W52a6cMrYxg

[NissanGQ4.2]

This is a quick clip produced by the QLD storm chases.... Very cool watch.

Vary rare we get anything like that here :(:(:(

[patch697]

Here's some more pics from the storm



http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/u3.jpg


http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/u2.jpg

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/p9.jpg

[patch697]

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/p8.jpg

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/p6.jpg

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z406/patch697/Storm%20Watching/p3.jpg

[Finly Owner]

Are they time lapsed Paul?

[Finly Owner]

We (My other half and I) saw a tail forming in a cloud bank late last year on the way home. In Buccan (on the big sweeping bend by the old falling down house) and turned down a road to waytch it, only to see it decipitate as quick as it formed. No one believed us!


Tim

[patch697]

Are they time lapsed Paul?

There all taken from footage Tim, frame by frame. Its a little bit of a time consuming process capture the images but the end results speak for themselves.

[Finly Owner]

There all taken from footage Tim, frame by frame. Its a little bit of a time consuming process capture the images but the end results speak for themselves.
Absolutely Amazing, you are either mad or brave, I can't decide! LOL! Taking photos of lightning while your out in it.



Tim

[Clunk]

superb pics there Patch, love a good storm but don't get too many over this way :(

[patch697]

Absolutely Amazing, you are either mad or brave, I can't decide! LOL! Taking photos of lightning while your out in it.



Tim


Defiantly mad mate.........hahahaha

But I love storms, there just the most amazing thing to watch unfold. I've even taken to chasing a few but before I get to carried way I need to update my gear.

[patch697]

Just found this recently posted pic on the QLD Storm Chasers web site & had to post it.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319053_139286222833840_139175562844906_193182_1951 527553_n.jpg

Simply awesome

[patch697]

Get a load of this puppy......

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384275_10150459903697505_261100802504_8487517_2048 365856_n.jpg

Compliments of the QLD Storm Chasers from there most recent chase.... Top job Guy's, love your work.

[Clunk]

fantastic stuff their Patch, looks amazing with the stars above the clouds and all helll breaking loose underneath

[Sir Roofy]

Nature at its best theres enough energy in there to power melbourne
and sydney

[Evil]

Love this tread i love storms always race around to watch them if i here about a storm over mates joint or something.

Here's a pic i took Saturday moring the 10th of Dec at of a wild storm ripping though Victoria i put my phone n rappid shot n held the bount done n hoping to get mint pic n i got this.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj111/Evil-333/23.jpg



And this Pic of taken by a mate that lives in WA taken over a open cut mine.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj111/Evil-333/22.jpg

[AB]

That one in WA looks damn evil...lol

[patch697]

Love this tread i love storms always race around to watch them if i here about a storm over mates joint or something.

Here's a pic i took Saturday moring the 10th of Dec at of a wild storm ripping though Victoria i put my phone n rappid shot n held the bount done n hoping to get mint pic n i got this.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj111/Evil-333/23.jpg



And this Pic of taken by a mate that lives in WA taken over a open cut mine.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj111/Evil-333/22.jpg




Nicely done mate......... Love your work.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Looking nasty


Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for FLASH FLOODING, DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the
Central Tablelands,
North West Slopes and Plains and parts of the
Central West Slopes and Plains and
Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:01 pm Thursday, 5 January 2012.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce very heavy rainfall, flash flooding
and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations
which may be affected include Armidale, Orange, Tamworth, Moree, Dubbo and
Parkes. The potential for large hail lessens in the north of the warning area.

Wind gusts exceeding 90km/hr have been recorded at Parkes and Trangie this
afternoon.

[Clunk]

The Lighting that was going off in this video was just above our suburb, we were woken upat approx 3am by an almighty crack, almost pooped the bed it was so loud........... can't find too much footage of the storm at the mo. 8 hours later a bush fire started across the way from us at the airport, so were on alert for a while, luckily no homes were damaged.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4G5nZnKuQY

[guterra]

Cant believe I missed this thread... Love takin storm pics, but can't seem to find anything that Ive takin that stands out from the crowd.

The big lighting bolt was looking out from our balcony in nov 08 and the other a year later... If only I had the camera pointing a little higher in the sky for the first 1.

[wildgu6]

Top shots mate, glad wasnt on the recieving end of pic 1...Love a good storm.
Here's one from the storm the blew through the burbs yesturday, (pic from paper)
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i441/wild98/IMG_1896.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

Another on its way for us :), mind u we will probable miss the most of it :(

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For people in the Central Tablelands and parts of the Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:03 pm Sunday, 8 January 2012.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Bathurst, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Walgett and Lightning Ridge.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:05 pm.

If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

[Maxhead]

Just gtook a quick pic from outside my place :)

[NissanGQ4.2]

Taken on the 13th of Jan 2012, didn't amount 2 much but looked good

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[YNOT]

Taken on the 13th of Jan 2012, didn't amount 2 much but looked good

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Nice sunset photo's..................and you need to lift your bullbar to suit the body lift!

Tony

[snicko]

All these pics make me want to go and hid under the bed!! hahahaha

[Clunk]

All these pics make me want to go and hid under the bed!! hahahaha

where's teddy when ya need him hey!!!!?????

[growler2058]

Teddy's already hiding under the bed hahaha

[NissanGQ4.2]

Nice sunset photo's..................and you need to lift your bullbar to suit the body lift!

Tony

More of a Storm than a Sunset...... and yes Tony need 2 lift it, I'll get around 2 it one day, it's only been like that for 4+ years :( I'm use 2 it looking like that so much so it doesn't look out of place now!



All these pics make me want to go and hid under the bed!! hahahaha

I love em. I could sit outside in Lightning and Thunderstorms 24/7 :):):)

[NissanGQ4.2]

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Storm happening now!!!!!!! Rain, Hail, Even some sun

Front and backyard turned into a lake within 2 minutes!!!!!!

I'm over this Sh!t weather

[YNOT]

We've got storms firing up heading towards Brisbane now.

Tony

[NissanGQ4.2]

A couple of pics before it started to p!ss down.

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Looks like I better go buy myself a row boat after all, looks like the rains are back

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Issued at 3:56 pm EDT on Tuesday 28 February 2012.


Flood threat for southern and central NSW and the ACT

The Bureau of Meteorology warned today that heavy rain and thunderstorms pose a
significant flood threat to large parts of the southern half of NSW inlcuding
the ACT.

The Bureau has issued a Severe Weather Warning and Flood Watch for a large part
of central and southern NSW with heavy rain developing today and increasing on
Wednesday and Thursday. The Nepean-Hawkesbury River which provides a border to
western Sydney is included in the Flood Watch and is likely to flood before the
end of the week.

"A major rainfall event is unfolding and we expect flooding to develop in the
coming days," the Bureau's New South Wales Regional Director Mr Barry Hanstrum
said today.

"The heaviest falls are most likely in a band running between Broken Hill to
the south and central coast including Ivanhoe, Forbes, Young, Cowra, Canberra,
Goulburn, Wollongong and Sydney. Some locations could receive falls in excess
of 300mm over the next several days," Mr Hanstrum said.

"This event is perhaps the most significant rainfall event that some of these
areas have seen in decades and records may be broken. I urge people to keep a
close eye on the latest warnings issued by the Bureau," he added.

New South Wales State Emergency Service Commissioner Mr Murray Kear has urged
people in areas affected to prepare now. "People living and working along
rivers and streams in the areas affected by the Flood Watch and warnings should
prepare now. If you live in rural areas lift pumps and relocate livestock and
equipment to higher ground. If isolation is likely stock up now on food, fuel,
medicine and other essential items."

"In urban areas if you are in a flood prone location activate your flood plan
and prepare your property and family. It is particularly important that once
heavy rain begins to fall you and your family stay well clear of floodwater. If
you need help call the NSW SES on 132 500 or 000 if it is a life-threatening
emergency."


For further information contact the Bureau's Media Line: 0432 746 432

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[Ben-e-boy]

Looks like I better go buy myself a row boat after all, looks like the rains are back

Significant Weather Media Release

IDN38503
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Significant Weather Media Release
Issued at 3:56 pm EDT on Tuesday 28 February 2012.


Flood threat for southern and central NSW and the ACT

The Bureau of Meteorology warned today that heavy rain and thunderstorms pose a
significant flood threat to large parts of the southern half of NSW inlcuding
the ACT.

The Bureau has issued a Severe Weather Warning and Flood Watch for a large part
of central and southern NSW with heavy rain developing today and increasing on
Wednesday and Thursday. The Nepean-Hawkesbury River which provides a border to
western Sydney is included in the Flood Watch and is likely to flood before the
end of the week.

"A major rainfall event is unfolding and we expect flooding to develop in the
coming days," the Bureau's New South Wales Regional Director Mr Barry Hanstrum
said today.

"The heaviest falls are most likely in a band running between Broken Hill to
the south and central coast including Ivanhoe, Forbes, Young, Cowra, Canberra,
Goulburn, Wollongong and Sydney. Some locations could receive falls in excess
of 300mm over the next several days," Mr Hanstrum said.

"This event is perhaps the most significant rainfall event that some of these
areas have seen in decades and records may be broken. I urge people to keep a
close eye on the latest warnings issued by the Bureau," he added.

New South Wales State Emergency Service Commissioner Mr Murray Kear has urged
people in areas affected to prepare now. "People living and working along
rivers and streams in the areas affected by the Flood Watch and warnings should
prepare now. If you live in rural areas lift pumps and relocate livestock and
equipment to higher ground. If isolation is likely stock up now on food, fuel,
medicine and other essential items."

"In urban areas if you are in a flood prone location activate your flood plan
and prepare your property and family. It is particularly important that once
heavy rain begins to fall you and your family stay well clear of floodwater. If
you need help call the NSW SES on 132 500 or 000 if it is a life-threatening
emergency."


For further information contact the Bureau's Media Line: 0432 746 432

For more information, see NSW Media Releases:
www.bom.gov.au/announcements/media_releases/nsw/


Note: This product provides supplementary information about a current or recent
significant weather or a warning.


I think we just delt with that here in qld, I had waterfront property for 2 days

[NissanGQ4.2]

I think we just delt with that here in qld, I had waterfront property for 2 days

that would be the one, I should be right where I am as I'm just on top of the mountain :)

With all the rain we have had in the last month or so, I don't think it will take 2 much 4 the bottom of the mountains 2 flood out

[Maxhead]

Just drove from Syd to Canberra and holy sh1t, I've never seen this much rain. It was like pools of water dropping from the sky....bloody slow trip though

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just drove from Syd to Canberra and holy sh1t, I've never seen this much rain. It was like pools of water dropping from the sky....bloody slow trip though

That was your fault Kris for not stopping in for a beer

[Maxhead]

That was your fault Kris for not stopping in for a beer

Next time mate,

Here's one for ya from south coast near Wollongong yesterday
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[NissanGQ4.2]

Next time mate,

Here's one for ya from south coast near Wollongong yesterday


Thanks for pic Kris never got that bad here yesterday :(:(:(

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQCtgNcQSFA

[Maxhead]

Is tthat all you have!


one more from last night at Shelharbour

[NissanGQ4.2]

Is that all you have!

Yep that's all I got, 99.9% of the time the storms blow over or go around us, Even if there was a good lighting show, I wouldn't be able 2 catch it on camera anyway!

[lufkin]

takin from encounter bay south australia

[growler2058]

Theyre gold is there a setting on ya camera that takes pics when the lightning flashes or do you just have reflexes like a steel trap

[lufkin]

got a setting where I can leave the shutter/lens open for X amount of time, and basically it just captures any light that happens in that time frame, nifty little trick

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just about 2 get hammered :)


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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
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For people in parts of the
Hunter,
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North West Slopes and Plains and
Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:49 pm Sunday, 8 April 2012.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Scone, Mudgee, Katoomba, Gunnedah and Coonabarabran.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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[NissanGQ4.2]

Looking like this one will go around us, but spent 30 mins moving sh!t in the garage so I could get the patrol in there just in case, last thing I need is hail damage. Just managed to squeeze it in there!!!

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TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WIND
For people in parts of the
Mid North Coast,
Hunter,
Metropolitan and
Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:50 pm Thursday, 8 November 2012.

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 Port Macquarie, Taree, Kempsey, Cessnock, Maitland, Penrith and Campbelltown.
A wind gust of over 100km/hr was recorded at Penrith at about 4:15pm.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:50 pm.
If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

[Sir Roofy]

Jeez todd did you sqweeze out through the window
new it was small but haha i wouldnt even get out

[NissanGQ4.2]

Jeez todd did you sqweeze out through the window
new it was small but haha i wouldnt even get out

yeh something like that mate, went out the back door of the house to put the car in and couldn't get around the car to get back in the house, had to get my daughter to unlock the front door to let me back in.

Its only a small garage and the boss has so much sh!t in there that should be thrown out!!!!

I keep telling here I need at least a 5 car garage before we do anything else 2 the house *L*

I need my own man cave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wildgu6]

So when did ya install a sunroof mate, can't see any other way out lol,
Trolls are good at getting in tight places, good work and good luck on the man cave hahahaha


Tappn the App Beers on Tap

[megatexture]

this pic i took up on top of Mt Eliza on the Mount Anne Circuit south west tassy,it was a masive storm, lets just say we got no sleep that night lol the best part was being able to see above and below the storm as it approached! and made for a slippery climb the following day also

[Sir Roofy]

yeh something like that mate, went out the back door of the house to put the car in and couldn't get around the car to get back in the house, had to get my daughter to unlock the front door to let me back in.

Its only a small garage and the boss has so much sh!t in there that should be thrown out!!!!

I keep telling here i need at least a 5 car garage before we do anything else 2 the house *l*

i need my own man cave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lmao just as well she new what to do and not stranger danger

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good luck to all those in WA that are experiencing the cat3 cyclone.

Don't forget pictures please :)

[threedogs]

Just sent a Gmail to a friend at pt Hedland , hand on and hope .
you never know what mother nature has in mind when shes angry

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just sent a Gmail to a friend at pt Hedland , hand on and hope .
you never know what mother nature has in mind when shes angry

wishing them the best mate, I think I would rather live here and deal with bush fires than places that have cyclones

[threedogs]

He runs Nth Wst 4WD right on the water too
Got locked in "uncle Toms Cabin a pub in Tom Price years ago
well some one had too lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

WTF

Just read this on FB,

A tornado has ripped through Oconnor just south of Perth this morning! Extensive damage to structures, trees and power lines have been reported.

[Avo]

yep apparently it's a mess..11000 house still with out power..i live in the country and I tell ya last night we had some of the loudest rain and thunder,,even the kiddies where scarred...Not me I'm a big boy now..

[04OFF]

Here's one for ya from south coast near Wollongong yesterday
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Wow mate, that is a seriously good pic !

Id put that on "my" wall (lol)

[Clunk]

Just a small vid of the lighening going off all round Perth last night, sorry about the quality of video but was taken using my phone and I don't have the steadiest of hands........ oh and a couple of trees were in the way and I was too chicken to get out from underneath the garage lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdgwYWgrmf0

[threedogs]

that one at 26 seconds looked close

[TPC]

Just a small vid of the lighening going off all round Perth last night, sorry about the quality of video but was taken using my phone and I don't have the steadiest of hands........ oh and a couple of trees were in the way and I was too chicken to get out from underneath the garage lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdgwYWgrmf0

Impressive but should have used an Iphone, they take better videos.

[Clunk]

Impressive but should have used an Iphone, they take better videos.

Hahahahaha yeah righteo....... Definitely not in my hands mate

[mudski]

A couple of pics taken from our trip in Merimbula in Jan. The clouds were coming up the coast from Victoria and when it hit us it was pretty loud. Luckily by the time it hit, I was enjoying a bevvie or ten at the golf glub watching the roo's jump 10ft high everytime the thunder went off.
Sorry I can't rotate the picture for some reason.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54784&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54787&stc=1

[Clunk]

that one at 26 seconds looked close

yeah it was a bit, it's beginning to kick off again

[MEGOMONSTER]

Echuca 9:30 on Tuesday morninghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/225.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/226.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/227.jpg

[skiman]

Subscribed! Some great images in here.

Here's something a little different - a dust storm on the coast! Newcastle 2009 around 7am. As photographed, no manipulation.

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edit: how come my images attach smaller than you guys? Is that some kind of forum sponsor perk?

[skiman]

Echuca 9:30 on Tuesday morning

That is an epic shelf cloud! Would love to have seen something like that. :D

Would be fun tweaking that in photoshop to make her look a little darker too ;-)

[NissanGQ4.2]

edit: how come my images attach smaller than you guys? Is that some kind of forum sponsor perk?

Nothing to do with forum sponsorship, but would be great if you did become a sponsor.

I think it depends on which way you go about attaching photo's ( I believe there is 2 ways 2 upload photo's 2 the forum ) and also you will find 99% of the larger images displayed are only links to storage websites like photobucket etc....and not uploaded 2 the forums server

[AB]

Nothing to do with forum sponsorship, but would be great if you did become a sponsor. I think it depends on which way you go about attaching photo's ( I believe there is 2 ways 2 upload photo's 2 the forum ) and also you will find 99% of the larger images displayed are only links to storage websites like photobucket etc....and not uploaded 2 the forums server g'day mate, I just got your pm. As toddy says above and there are also options when you upload for sizes too I think.

[MEGOMONSTER]

That is an epic shelf cloud! Would love to have seen something like that. :D

Would be fun tweaking that in photoshop to make her look a little darker too ;-)

Do it and repost the pic.
Love to see gnarly you'd make it. Lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

As toddy says above and there are also options when you upload for sizes too I think.

I can't say I have ever seen options for sizes when uploading, but do believe there is a difference between format sizes using the "Insert Image" icon in the quick reply box and using the "Go Advanced" then uploading a photo using the "Attachment" Icon

[skiman]

Ok, will have a go and look into forum sponsor as well. My business got nothing to do with 4WD though, just photography equipment. That still ok?

In the meantime, here's some nice lightning from Coggee beach in 2011

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/232.jpg

[skiman]

I think i've worked out the problem :)

Untick the "reference file locally" option when inserting the image... or use the IMG tags rather ATTACH tags

Here you go Megomonster - again, epic photo. You've got a good eye for composition.

Before and after
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/233.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/234.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

I think i've worked out the problem :)

Untick the "reference file locally" option when inserting the image... or use the IMG tags rather ATTACH tags

Here you go Megomonster - again, epic photo. You've got a good eye for composition.

Before and after
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/233.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/234.jpg

Thanx, that looks heaps better but they weren't my photos.
My wife found them in faceache.
I just shared them as they were fitting for the thread.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Ok, will have a go and look into forum sponsor as well. My business got nothing to do with 4WD though, just photography equipment.

Forum sponsorship and business sponsors are two different thing.

Here is a link http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showpost.php?p=529685

[skiman]

Hmm, didn't know that. I signed up for $90 spono this morning anyway :)

[dave97]

Lightning storm we had about this time last year taken from my back yard with the phone.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Two twisters starting to drop from the sky.
They stopped as fast as they started.
Not sure if you can see them but they were exciting to see. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/118.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/119.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/120.jpg

[skiman]

Cool stuff. I see these often just off the coast near Newcastle. Where did you see these mate? Looks coastal as well

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Cool stuff. I see these often just off the coast near Newcastle. Where did you see these mate? Looks coastal as well

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Noosa Qld......