Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Storms have been ongoing throughout Victoria over the past couple of days spreading into NSW. Some interesting pulse cells developed with some impressive anvil shields due to deep convection. Temperatures in the upper levels at anvil level have been rather cooler than I have seen it for many years. So the lapse rates in the upper portion of the atmosphere have allowed for some rapid development including the odd overshoot on pulse cells even. This has also enhanced the conditions for hail development once storms can tap into the upper atmosphere. Mid level temperatures have also been rather cool warming up yesterday as the ridge strengthened. We’ll see what happens over the next several days. At least moisture is no issue from now on. Sydney and the North Coast should be in the firing line over the coming days.
Jimmy
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Michael,
I must say I am bewildered with this particular heat wave. I personally do not recall such a hot January where temperatures have exceed 30C almost every day – and this includes most temperatures being in the mid to high 30s! And it also is surprising that for a week now the Bureau have been forecasting 43 – 44C for the weekend coming! Wow – that is game by any standards – let alone trying to forecast a day ahead temperatures 43C to 44C!
Anyway, prior to this occurring, I have taken any opportunities to chase storms. The most recent storm chase was on the 4th February when Nick Moir and I intercepted a severe storm near Lithgow. This cell literally exploded another level beyond the shallow anvil. A pictures is included here:
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