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Elk City Supercell April 26th 2013

After a long wait, storms developed in northwestern Oklahoma and intensified as the afternoon progressed. A supercell beast developed near Elk City and moved south east with striated structure. Giant hail fell from this storm in or near Cordell

Elk City Supercell April 26th 2013

Elk City Supercell April 26th 2013

After a long wait, storms developed in northwestern Oklahoma and intensified as the afternoon progressed. A supercell beast developed near Elk City and moved south east with striated structure. Giant hail fell from this storm in or near Cordell

Elk City Supercell April 26th 2013

Snow storm in Minnesota 18th to 19th April 2013

Our main intention on this day was to meet our relatives arriving late night. We knew it would snow but did not anticipate night time snow conditions! The next morning, we got to see the depth of snow that had fallen.

Snow storm in Minnesota 18th to 19th April 2013

Snow storm in Minnesota 18th to 19th April 2013

Our main intention on this day was to meet our relatives arriving late night. We knew it would snow but did not anticipate night time snow conditions! The next morning, we got to see the depth of snow that had fallen.

Snow storm in Minnesota 18th to 19th April 2013

Incredible Supercell Structure Clinton, Oklahoma 22nd April 2013

Michael Bath and I targeted NW Oklahoma – in fact we dropped down from Kansas. It annoyed me because we had no coverage and no data at all for the entire chase! Back to the old days! The first cells struggled whilst we looked at the cells on th Kansas border. A lot of pressure to head up north but we remained on our target. The issue was that the anvils were raining on the updraft air for the first and then second and finally the third storm which favoured a left moving environment. In the distance to the WSW was the struggling cells with structure we liked. So took the gamble and headed towards it.Just NE of Arnett. we had to turn south to escape the hail. I did not realise whilst driving at the time, but our photos showed the split! Nevertheless, our target was always going to be the southern structure. We stopped E of Arnett and filmed the storm with possible wall cloud and beaver tail and it was this time the storm first weakened into a linear structure. We headed east and photographed the storm periodically. The southern section improved and we spent the next 4 hours side stepping the anvil rain south east all the way to Clinton and Weatherford. It exhibited the best structure near Highway 34 north of the intersection with 33 (Leedey). It was here I photographed the vault and thankfully we could remain east to east southeast of the storm. It was one incredible chase and he structure awesome!

Incredible Supercell Structure Clinton, Oklahoma 22nd April 2013

Hailstorm near Lexington Nebraska 21 April 2013

Hailstorm near Lexington Nebraska 21 April 2013

Supercells and rotation Oklahoma 17th April 2013

Michael and I chased from Vernon to SW Oklahoma and intercepted supercells – some with moderate to strong rotation. One mesocyclone almost produced a tornado some distance west of Lawton. The structure on these supercells was very nice HP with inflow and beaver tails.

We dropped to the last supercell west of Granfield, Oklahoma with a beast tail end Charlie discrete supercell moving east. The inflow was very strong and a tornado was reported. We did not visually see the tornado but we are looking at suspect photographs that show possible lowerings and matching times.

Supercells and rotation Oklahoma 17th April 2013

Spectular Supercells NW Texas 15th April 2013

What an incredible day on what was meant to be a marginal day!

We got onto the supercells out there today. We missed perhaps the first severe storm which was dying by the time we got to it with last bit of inflow. The second storm cranked up and produced rotation but it eventually became linear, so we let it go. The third storm was in between this and tail-end charlie though it produced some high based cow catcher formation and then died rather quickly when the tail end supercell cranked up and produced a nice beaver tail and likely wall cloud. In fact I filmed rotating scud below and disconnected to the base which then gradually connected and became this possible wall cloud. I don’t think I have seen this occurring I guess we are usually seeing invisible action. This was obviously the interaction with the RFD and the inflow. This storm also had mostly easterly winds! But it never produced a tornado – too high based but it ended up being a beautiful wedding cake structured LP. Nice day!

Spectular Supercells NW Texas 15th April 2013

Hailstorm central Oklahoma 14th April 2013

Intercepted the storm in Central Oklahoma which produced hail to about 2.5cm or so further east and copious amounts of hail in some areas though not drifts - the storm was moving rapidly. We did well it even keep in contact at some stages.

This was a very bright rainbow!

Hailstorm central Oklahoma 14th April 2013

Spectacular tornado video Noxubee County Mississipi April 12 2013

Video of tornado in Noxubee County from Tony Sudduth, son of 4-County employee Tammy Sudduth. Taken in the area of Prairie Point and Deerbrook Rds.

Spectacular tornado video Noxubee County Mississipi April 12 2013

Waterspouts spotted of the Central Coast 9th April 2013

Waterspouts were spotted off Newcastle and Central Coast this afternoon spawning a severe thunderstorm warning for winds. The main concerns were that strong winds associated with the waterspouts making landfall may cause localised damage as well as become life threatening in nature.

Waterspouts spotted of the Central Coast 9th April 2013

Moderate Risk for Severe Storms Texas Oklahoma 9th April 2013

The SPC is now favouring a MODEATE Risk for severe storms across Oklahoma and Texas on the 9th April US local time. The main threat at this point is for severe hail but there is also a chance for discrete supercells producing strong tornadoes.

Moderate Risk for Severe Storms Texas Oklahoma 9th April 2013

Tropical Cyclone Imelda off Madagascar 9th April 2013

Not often do we cover tropical cyclones away from the Pacific Ocean. How about the western Indian Ocean near Madagascar. Tropical Cyclone Imelda approaching the coastline and then gradually turning south and southeast.

Tropical Cyclone Imelda off Madagascar 9th April 2013

Tasmania Heavy Rainfall 9th April 2013

Severe Weather Warning

for heavy rain

for people in the East Coast and South East forecast districts

Issued at 4:31 am EST on Tuesday 9 April 2013.

Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding about the southeast and east coasts.

Weather Situation

A broad trough currently lies over Tasmania with high pressure systems to the west and southeast.

Thunderstorms and heavy showers which may lead to flash flooding are forecast for parts of the East Coast and South East forecast districts.

102mm of rain has been reported at Copping to 4:30am and 42mm at Dunalley, with 49mm at Lesley Vale to 2am and 38mm at Kingston.

Tasmania Heavy Rainfall 9th April 2013

Storms Erupt in eastern Colorado 8th April 2013

Storms are developing across eastern Colorado with more persisting throughout the afternoon and evening. A weather watch is current for this period mainly for large hailstones.

Storms Erupt in eastern Colorado 8th April 2013

Storms Western Sydney 7th of April 2013

Storms formed around Campbeltown this afternoon and tracked north Towards Penrith and St Marys. One of these cells intensified with a strong radar return or two before breaking down rapidly. Before it broke down though it produced a very well defined funnel cloud. At first I though the lowered areas were just scud but it appears some decent interaction as going on as a funnel appeared rapidly and I was even able to see it condensate before my eyes!

Storms Western Sydney 7th of April 2013

Tornadoes expected in Texas 7th, 8th and 9th April 2013

Models are in agreement for a potential outbreak of tornadoes particularly on Monday and Tuesday across the states of Texas and Louisiana. The latter period also has the potential for a squall line to follow as this system winds up. Rich Gulf of Mexico moisture may be ejected into the developing system as it amplifies. Soundings in this region shows decent hodographs and with an upper trough in place, the development of discrete supercells are likely. Stay tuned for some action across this region.

Tornadoes expected in Texas 7th, 8th and 9th April 2013

Sydney hit by heavy rain 4th April 2013

Some coastal Sydney suburbs received brief periods of heavy rain as a change moved through Sydney. The change brought cooler weather to most of Sydney after almost a week of warm weather.

Sydney hit by heavy rain 4th April 2013

Sydney hit by heavy rain 4th April 2013

Some coastal Sydney suburbs received brief periods of heavy rain as a change moved through Sydney. The change brought cooler weather to most of Sydney after almost a week of warm weather.

Sydney hit by heavy rain 4th April 2013

Tornadoes hit Texas April 1st 2013

The Texas panhandle experienced its first spring tornadoes of 2013 as an upper level system spun up through the Rockies. Located on the western frigne of the region known as Tornado Alley, this region is no stranger to tornadoes particularly during the period April to June.

The region affected was on the edge of the caprock near Silverton Texas in the southern part of the Texas panhandle.

Tornadoes hit Texas April 1st 2013