Re: Victoria: Thunderstorm Outbreak. October 28th-November 3rd 2009

Madmel Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:29 pm

Noticed that as well Karl, seems to exploded the last 30mins or so. Western sky is clear as a bell, im in hawthron tonight so who knwos what may happen there

Leasy Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:31 pm

Fantastic photos Hamlan! Why didn't I think of Mt Cooper - it's only a 15 minute drive from me! Next time me thinks! Smile

AUS_Twisted Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:33 pm

Awesome pics Hamlan! What shutter is the 2nd shot? really cool how all the bolts are evenly spaced out

Twister Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:33 pm

Sea breeze is through here now light S SW wind and alot cooler

Ice Storm Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:35 pm

Sensational photos everyone!!

I'm terribly envious. I was in Sydney last night and completely missed all of it, so keeping my fingers crossed for something this arvo/tonight.

15mm yesterday, 34.3C according to local PWS....my weather station is still in a box, but hope to have it up again very shortly!

Bobman Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:35 pm

Madmel wrote:Western sky is clear as a bell, im in hawthron tonight so who knwos what may happen there

Well, Hawthorn was the epicentre of that freak storm and rain in January, 2004. Would love a repeat of last night, if only it lasted longer.

I_Love_Storms Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:36 pm

Something happening down near Korumburra

Mutley Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:36 pm

I have a very interesting line developing to my East over Pakenham and beyond.

Personally, I doubt we will have a repeat of last nights events. Humidity is a little too low for my liking. I agree with Karl, one of the best storms in 5 years.

33.6C / 36%

Time for a swim. Very Happy

Loo Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:39 pm

33c out here at Pakenham atm. Nice bank of cloud just to my east and growing.

**Karl Lijnders** Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:40 pm

That line is forming from the mid level AccAs sequence which is snapped a few pages back.

No southerly here yet and 34C. Something has to give surely!!!!

Hamlan Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:40 pm

AUS_Twisted wrote:Awesome pics Hamlan! What shutter is the 2nd shot? really cool how all the bolts are evenly spaced out

thanks twisted, all bolts were branches from the one strike, shutter was on bulb but had been open for 11 seconds when I let it close, f/6.5 and 200mm. Very Happy

DC449 Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:48 pm

STW out for the east
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV65756.shtml

**Karl Lijnders** Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:50 pm

They are breaking through, large CB to my WNW with multiple knuckles.

Proteous Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:51 pm

Can hear a few distant rumbles here and inching closer. Sea breeze may still kill it off. But fingers crossed.

norfolk Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:52 pm

All that cloud that looked promising earlier, haa all but disappeared. Mostly clear again here, surely the southerlies just pushed the drier air up into the atmosphere.

Power Storm Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:57 pm

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria Regional Office

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the
East Gippsland,
Alpine and parts of the
Northeast and
West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:39 pm Saturday, 31 October 2009.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bairnsdale, Maffra, Buchan, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Omeo.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* keep away from creeks and drains.
* do not drive vehicles through flooded areas.
* stay indoors if possible.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* if you are outside, avoid sheltering under trees
* listen to the radio for storm updates
* switch off your computer and electrical appliances

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 217. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Power Storm Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:03 pm

Looks like we may be starting to see the first cells fire up in the NW now.

norfolk Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:07 pm

Power Storm wrote:Looks like we may be starting to see the first cells fire up in the NW now.

Where in the NW Jake?

Power Storm Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:12 pm

I must of been seeing things lol.... Near Warracknabeal should start seeing something soon I'd imagine.

They are late bloomers today!! Wink

**Karl Lijnders** Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:13 pm

Still no southerly here over 3 hrs after Moorabbin had it come through. That may come into play later.

Cj to the north and west of me, still trying to go for it... It is not over yet.

Just something tells me wait wait wait...I don't want to wait.

34C

norfolk Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:14 pm

Need to get your eyes checked Jake? LOL

Interesting though, that the temps has only dropped to 28 here, not as cool as the city or other places where the change hit.

Rhino Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:21 pm

Well the optimist in me says there may be showers at least starting to fire around the Donald-Birchip area, but the realist in me says I also need to get my eyes checked. Laughing

Almost gotton to the stage thatI'm trying to find something out of nothing. Rolling Eyes

Rhino.

Australis(Shell3155) Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:21 pm

temp slowly starting to drop here. max 33.1 @ 3.15 now 32.4 @ 4.20pm

AUS_Twisted Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:23 pm

I see a small red core NE of Melb

Proteous Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:24 pm

Have seen about 6 distant cgs but the sea breeze is winning the day. I have now officially given up.

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