Soooooo, how's this weather?

[Bully]

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR644.loop.shtml#skip


nasty storms on the way

[Sky Pilot]

Massive lightning and thunder going on in the Southern Flinders Ranges right now. The rain varies from mild to heavy. A blackout is inevitable I reckon.

[Footy Chick]

Keefy and I have different theories on the whole thunder and lightning thing...

I was always taught that if the thunder comes 5 seconds after the lightning, that it struck 5 kms away.

Keefy seems to be of the belief that it's about 1km for every 3 seconds...

Anyone else care to offer their theories?

[auto]

yeah 1km = 3 secs....speed of sound 330m/sec or something like that

[Pseudo]

yeah 1km = 3 secs....speed of sound 330m/sec or something like that

343 m/s through air at sea-level pressure, at about 20 degrees, IIRC.

[dedja]

I've been in Sydney all day and just got back ... did I miss anything?

[Sky Pilot]

I've been in Sydney all day and just got back ... did I miss anything?

Were you finding Kurt a job over there D?

[gossipgirl]

I've been in Sydney all day and just got back ... did I miss anything?

Were you finding Kurt a job over there D?

and did you comeback with a big brown bag ?

[Sky Pilot]

yeah 1km = 3 secs....speed of sound 330m/sec or something like that

343 m/s through air at sea-level pressure, at about 20 degrees, IIRC.

Have you checked these facts with fish? Is there documentation to prove all this stuff?

[Bully]

think that is correct.

1km every 3 seconds, so if you hear the thunder at the same time you see the flash, you might be in a bit of trouble.

[HH3]

think that is correct.

1km every 3 seconds, so if you hear the thunder at the same time you see the flash, you might be in a bit of trouble.

I did the other night. The light nearly blinded me and the sound was ridiculous! It looked like it was only a few hundred meters away.

[Bully]

threat of supercell storms today for brisbane.

finally, the storm season has arrived (i hope)

[therisingblues]

yeah 1km = 3 secs....speed of sound 330m/sec or something like that

343 m/s through air at sea-level pressure, at about 20 degrees, IIRC.

Unless really stupid people make the sound, then it travels much slower.

[Bully]

Anyone in the SE of QLD there is a very nasty storm that has just popped up on the radar moving from the toowoomba range to Brisbane/Sunshine coast area

[RustyCage]

CODE RED ALERT: You are URGED to share this message
**Transmitters serving the area between Pittsworth and the area east of Dalby are REQUESTED TO USE THE STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL BEFORE BROADCASTING THIS MESSAGE.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for DESTRUCTIVE WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the TOOWOOMBA Council Area. Issued at 5:26 pm Saturday, 17 November 2012.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:25 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area west of Oakey. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Oakey, Jondaryan and Bowenville by 5:55 pm and the area east of Dalby by 6:25 pm.

Destructive winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.

4cm hail was reported near Millmerran at 4:40pm.

Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:25 pm.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego and Southeast Coast districts.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

[CENTURION]

cool! wish I was there right now!

[Interceptor]

Yep, about to get hammered (2nd electrical storm of the day)

[whufc]

All my in laws live in Dalby!!

[CENTURION]

All my in laws live in Dalby!!

that's where Heath Lawry is from.

[whufc]

All my in laws live in Dalby!!

that's where Heath Lawry is from.

Yeah I mentioned it to him once, don't think Dalby brings back good memories for him