20th September 2008

This was a relatively short chase out to Esk and then back to Lowood/Marburg to witness a beautifully structured supercell move north across the plains west of Brisbane.

Date: 09/22/08

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First storm west of Esk had a solid updraft and looked good for an hour before dying.

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The developing beast near Boonah. Taken from Wivenhoe Dam looking south.

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As I raced south, the updrafts were punching up nicely creating a bend in a cirrus streak.

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The view from just south of Lowood looking south towards Amberley/Marburg.

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Closer view of the storm - beautiful structure.

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The striated wall cloud - not bad for the first chase of the season!

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The view at 17mm. Same location 10 mintes later.

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More of this beautiful supercell.

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The wall cloud was starting to change shape here and became more circular.

Date: 09/20/08

20th September 2008

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