Classic Supercell near Sydney February

[Jimmy Deguara]

On February 23 2009, I had the opportunity to chase a rare classic supercell here near Sydney. The best of the structure shots was this particular image:

The full detailed chase and further images are here:

http://www.australiasevereweather.c...-and-storm-chasing/nsw-storms-23-26-feb-2009/

Check out the radar imagery - definitely a hook showing.

On another chase two days earlier, I intercepted the developing stage of a supercell and the base rotation in one of the updraft was quite significant by Australian standards:

More detailed information at this link:
http://www.australiasevereweather.c...hasing/nsw-qld-storms-19-22-february-2009/20/

This has been one of the most pathetic seasons ever - certainly one of my worst seasons!

Regards,

Jimmy Deguara

 

[Karla Dorman]

Excellent shots, Jimmy, particularly that first one: that's massive! Beautiful!

 

[John A. Sellers]

Yes, they are GREAT shots Jimmy.