Is Another Major Storm Heading Our Way?

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A major thunderstorm, not a hurricane, is approaching Sydney, with wind speeds reaching 75-100 km/h (40-60 mph). Observers noted the presence of skud clouds, which are often mistaken for tornadoes due to their appearance. Participants in the discussion share their enthusiasm for storm phenomena, with one member expressing a deep interest in meteorology and storm chasing. There is a recognition that many people do not take the time to observe cloud formations closely enough to differentiate between scud clouds and actual tornadoes. The conversation highlights the excitement and fascination surrounding severe weather events.
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Another big storm heading towards home yesterday

20141124 Storm Panorama sm.jpg


this tiny 800x600 size doesn't do it justice

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Is this a hurricane level storm? in Sydney?
 
Wow, that's scary!
 
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jedishrfu said:
Is this a hurricane level storm? in Sydney?

just a major thunderstorm :) several places had winds 75 - 100km/hr (40 - 60 miles/hr)
Evo said:
Wow, that's scary!
hi Evo ... yes WOW that was also the word out of the mouth of a lady that came out of the office block behind me I was standing in front of

she said " I saw you taking photo's and came outside to see what of ... ( there was a pause, then I hear) ... WOW"

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It also appears to have a funnel and then what we call a "skud" cloud to the left of the funnel.
 
they were both just skud cloud lowerings

OK Evo, now you have impressed me ;) you are a storm aficionado if you know the term skud cloud :)
non-stormchasers/met office people don't usually know that term

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Gee.. like doors of hell opening:eek:
 
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davenn said:
they were both just skud cloud lowerings

OK Evo, now you have impressed me ;) you are a storm aficionado if you know the term skud cloud :)
non-stormchasers/met office people don't usually know that term

DAve
I live in Kansas, before I lived many years in Houston, TX, so, yes, I am into storms and tornadoes.
 
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I just used that term, like 2 hours ago, looking out the office window, I described some clouds as scudding. I didn't know it was meteorological; I thought it was literary.
 
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Evo said:
I live in Kansas, before I lived many years in Houston, TX, so, yes, I am into storms and tornadoes.

Haven't been in Kansas stormchasing since 2006, lack of funds have stopped more visits

DaveC426913 said:
I just used that term, like 2 hours ago, looking out the office window, I described some clouds as scudding.

cool, Dave ...
Over the years, there's been many a scud cloud mistaken as a tornadic funnel. People don't observe long enough to determine significant rotation etc

here's a crop of that area from the full sized image

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