heyya all, yer i missed out on the recent action - i'm resting up after having a knee reconstruction - really crappy timing considering the set up on this event. I have been giving guidance to other chasers on target areas, it's the best that i can do for now. I pathetically hobbled out to my driveway in an attempt to get some footage last night, but the cell really tapped into something north of Canberra, well beyond my limited viewpoint. I hope to be back out chasing within a couple weeks!
Hi Greg - LOVE your pix and this vid was trés cool! Go the timelapse, I love the timelapse - more timelapse, please!!
Just wondering... were you out and about last night (18th Feb) when that humungous thunderhead went past Canberra? I took some photos of the 'head as it passed north of Mt Anslie and I was fevently hoping *the entire time* that Greg so&so was doing his usual impeccable job of capturing the stupendous display as it was happening...
It never even touches the ground. How can you classify that as a tornado? At this point and time it's nothing more than a funnel cloud. Not hating at all, it is still an awesome video! Just wondering though, did it ever reach the ground? Nice capture of the rotation. You can really see it in this video. Most videos like this it is really hard to make out the rotation.
That was near my mums house and bredbo got flooding in some areas. My brother took photos and mum wrote the article about it in the Monary Post. Flood photo included.
Hi Naxer, thanks for the heads up regarding the news article. If you take the tornado aside, the flooding for me was the real feature, because it impacted upon residents greatly in some areas. It's the type of event that can easily kill someone due to flash flooding, luckily the township dodged a bullet. Some of the creeks would have turned into torrents by the aftermath that i saw 2 days after. Anyone caught up with water running that fast would be in serious trouble.
Ah right, thanks for your reply. I was sort of expecting a discussion regarding the conditions surrounding the storm in terms of the meteorological set up on the day and the conditions as they unfolded. All cool.
im so jealous right now... i may know nothing about storms... but i love being in one and watching! this must have been a breath-taking experience! i will be subscribing to you!
From this footage, it looks like it was more like a dust devil on steroids. The news blew it out to something much bigger than it was. Still, it must feel great being in that moment in person. Good job on capturing that moment and awesome stuff with the time-lapse at the end.
Good point regarding the media. When chasers report tornadic activity we often find that the media takes an angle that they have pre-emptively built upon which misconstrues things. I went down to the region yesterday to talk landowners whom may have seen the funnel /tornado, and they were under the impression that the WHOLE storm WAS the tornado, which comes back to the media getting it wrong. Impressive storm though, just glad that no properties were damaged by the tornado.
This storm moved down the valley into Canberra and gave us a much needed relief after a hot week. It is great as Greg has identified the vital parts of the the storm cell forming into the two tornadoes. Well done.
Thanks everyone, lovely responses. I will work on the rest of the footage from this storm tomorrow. I'm bit of a newbie when it comes to cinematography, so it's all new to me. Nice way to cut my teeth, hey? Only 15 years of chasing to finally score a storm that finally does the business..... hope for more in the future.
Hey Greg! Awesome catch mate. I find it interesting how the rotation on the right is clockwise while the rotation on the left appears more anti-clockwise! Certainly footage that will be looked back on in the future. :)
Awesome Greg! I love how you captured that tor beautifully (and how pumped you sound on vid!!) Well done on an amazing storm chase! Kudos for reporting that quickly too.
heyya all, yer i missed out on the recent action - i'm resting up after having a knee reconstruction - really crappy timing considering the set up on this event. I have been giving guidance to other chasers on target areas, it's the best that i can do for now. I pathetically hobbled out to my driveway in an attempt to get some footage last night, but the cell really tapped into something north of Canberra, well beyond my limited viewpoint. I hope to be back out chasing within a couple weeks!
gregsoandso 1 week ago
Hi Greg - LOVE your pix and this vid was trés cool! Go the timelapse, I love the timelapse - more timelapse, please!!
Just wondering... were you out and about last night (18th Feb) when that humungous thunderhead went past Canberra? I took some photos of the 'head as it passed north of Mt Anslie and I was fevently hoping *the entire time* that Greg so&so was doing his usual impeccable job of capturing the stupendous display as it was happening...
PS: any pictures of this storm on stills?
doggeek66 1 week ago
prospect4186 yes but in the spring....look up extreme tornado tours...tvn is the best one
iBEweeZY1 1 week ago
It is my dream to see a storm like this!
Margaux666 1 week ago
Is it possible to go on a storm chasing holiday in the US
prospect4186 2 weeks ago
It never even touches the ground. How can you classify that as a tornado? At this point and time it's nothing more than a funnel cloud. Not hating at all, it is still an awesome video! Just wondering though, did it ever reach the ground? Nice capture of the rotation. You can really see it in this video. Most videos like this it is really hard to make out the rotation.
jlikens666 3 weeks ago
That was near my mums house and bredbo got flooding in some areas. My brother took photos and mum wrote the article about it in the Monary Post. Flood photo included.
Naxer84 1 month ago
@Naxer84
Hi Naxer, thanks for the heads up regarding the news article. If you take the tornado aside, the flooding for me was the real feature, because it impacted upon residents greatly in some areas. It's the type of event that can easily kill someone due to flash flooding, luckily the township dodged a bullet. Some of the creeks would have turned into torrents by the aftermath that i saw 2 days after. Anyone caught up with water running that fast would be in serious trouble.
gregsoandso 1 month ago
everyone else tight lipped?
I'll say it then....this isn't a tornado...
mitchamus 1 month ago
@mitchamus
Hey Mitch, love to hear to your thoughts regarding it not being a tornado matey....
gregsoandso 1 month ago
@gregsoandso
Just cause you have a headache... don't call it a brain tumor...
mitchamus 1 month ago
@mitchamus
Ah right, thanks for your reply. I was sort of expecting a discussion regarding the conditions surrounding the storm in terms of the meteorological set up on the day and the conditions as they unfolded. All cool.
gregsoandso 1 month ago
im so jealous right now... i may know nothing about storms... but i love being in one and watching! this must have been a breath-taking experience! i will be subscribing to you!
dementedandtwisted 1 month ago
watching again and trying to imagining actually being there. :D
rogeressig 1 month ago
Great stuff, Greg! Awesome timelapse and amazing rotation! Love the excitement in your voice too haha
MesoChaser7 1 month ago
From this footage, it looks like it was more like a dust devil on steroids. The news blew it out to something much bigger than it was. Still, it must feel great being in that moment in person. Good job on capturing that moment and awesome stuff with the time-lapse at the end.
gerardrampal 1 month ago
@gerardrampal
Good point regarding the media. When chasers report tornadic activity we often find that the media takes an angle that they have pre-emptively built upon which misconstrues things. I went down to the region yesterday to talk landowners whom may have seen the funnel /tornado, and they were under the impression that the WHOLE storm WAS the tornado, which comes back to the media getting it wrong. Impressive storm though, just glad that no properties were damaged by the tornado.
gregsoandso 1 month ago
This storm moved down the valley into Canberra and gave us a much needed relief after a hot week. It is great as Greg has identified the vital parts of the the storm cell forming into the two tornadoes. Well done.
pcgreen26 1 month ago
Greg that is really sensational footage, well done mate. Really nice work, timelapse capped it off nicely.
FeralasHELL 1 month ago
Thanks everyone, lovely responses. I will work on the rest of the footage from this storm tomorrow. I'm bit of a newbie when it comes to cinematography, so it's all new to me. Nice way to cut my teeth, hey? Only 15 years of chasing to finally score a storm that finally does the business..... hope for more in the future.
gregsoandso 1 month ago
Just beautiful I am so jealous Greg. Awesome vid.
Homegirlisababe 1 month ago
Hey Greg! Awesome catch mate. I find it interesting how the rotation on the right is clockwise while the rotation on the left appears more anti-clockwise! Certainly footage that will be looked back on in the future. :)
gstormc 1 month ago
This Vid deserves a place in my playlist 2011-2012 Storm Season Soup
haslantis 1 month ago
Great Vid Greg
haslantis 1 month ago
Awesome video Greg! Thank you for posting! :D
adrenalinmatt1 1 month ago
Awesome Greg! I love how you captured that tor beautifully (and how pumped you sound on vid!!) Well done on an amazing storm chase! Kudos for reporting that quickly too.
BrisbaneStormBoy 1 month ago
We are so happy for your find Greg. Keep up the good work bro!!!
MrBoss260Ute 1 month ago
great work Greg, you put it all together really quick too!
rogeressig 1 month ago 2
Absolutely amazing Greg! Kudos brother! That timelapse would have to be the best in Aus to date In my opinion. Just spectacular....
rikjpool 1 month ago 2