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stratospear » Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:57 pm wrote:

stratospear wrote:Looks nasty near Pinnaroo in South Australia just across the border atm. We'll probably have to wait a while I think.

Just found out im tied up for another 5 hours!!!! :'(

So im more than happy for it to take its time getting here, however I highly doubt it!

Anyone chasing today?

33c and 14dp and rising. Hoping that we get to see some of this action...

Going to be a big night.
Also a big Hi to all the lurkers, come and join us, it is going to be fun.

That cell approaching Mt Mercer looks severe and is heading more east than SE, also an interesting return on doppler, don't want that cell coming over me.

Im on the road in about an hour or so...was gonna head towards echuca but i think ill miss that boat. Might head towards birchip instead...

Should defintly be some chances for lightning shots well in to the night, Rikki. So it's not all over for ya yet, mate.

wow this beast is just rolling into Aireys inlet now plenty of lightning behind lorne nice shelf cloud developing and plenty of nasty looking clouds and now here comes the rain!! constant thunder now too!

Check out the cell in SA east of Roberstown!!! Bow or Hook, it is bloody dangerous!!!

So is the cell heading towards Mt.Mercer very dangerous

These systems never cease to amaze me.
We just got a 13mm dump in 5mins with some small hail

Thought I'd login after just viewing all day. Very windy down this way now. All jobs complete - water tanks checked, cattle checked and fed, chooks put away, rain gauge cleaned and readied - bring it on.

Cracking dose of hay fever with this wind

rikjpool » Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:43 pm wrote:

rikjpool wrote:Check out the cell in SA east of Roberstown!!! Bow or Hook, it is bloody dangerous!!!

That is a seriously nasty looking storm, wow, just Wow.

Been super busy last two days, but needless to say todays set up is one of the best you will see. Still consistent Dps of 18 all day, and with temps spiking higher than expected the energy available is astronomical. going to be some big falls, big damage but especially flash flood, as Karl suggested 50mm in an hour is easily achievable, maybe more if you get under the train.

looks like its another year similar to 2010, and its awesome!

Thinking we might just cop that cell West of Meredith.

That Mt Mercer looks like a supercell, with divergent winds on doppler indicating rotation, also now starting to push more north of the flow, looks dangerous.

Jayman » Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:49 pm wrote:

Jayman wrote:Thinking we might just cop that cell West of Meredith.

thats cell is BLACK..

That SA cell looks like the Gap storm that ripped apart areas in SE QLD

****prays for no repeats of big hail***

I've half covered up my tomatos with shade cloth for protection just in case..better than nothing...

told my other half to get his car in, asap ...(difficult as its full of stuff so he has to make room!)

looks great but i just hope there isnt huge hail or damage!

I_Love_Storms » Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:53 pm wrote:

I_Love_Storms wrote:That SA cell looks like the Gap storm that ripped apart areas in SE QLD

Holy crap.. that is wicked.

For people in the
Western and parts of the
Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula and
Port Phillip Local Warning Areas.


Issued at 4:56 pm Wednesday, 9 November 2011.


The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:55 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Rokewood and the area northwest of Meredith.


These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast.


Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Brisbane Ranges, the area south of the Brisbane Ranges and the area west of Lara by 5:25 pm and Laverton, Werribee and Williamstown by 5:55 pm.


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


Tree damage and flashflooding has been reported near Skipton


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* secure any loose objects in the vicinity of your home.
* 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 6:00 pm.


A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Central, North Central, Wimmera and parts of the Mallee, South West, Northern Country and West and South Gippsland districts.


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