Widespread Storms, South Island 23/2/14

Nev · Unread post by **Nev** » Sun 23/02/2014 18:57

Another version of the the same story with the addition of a couple of videos…

'Storm brings hail, tornado to Canty' - The Press

melja · Unread post by **melja** » Sun 23/02/2014 18:59

From facebook, looking south towards amberley

Weetbicks · Unread post by **Weetbicks** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:03

wowza!

melja · Unread post by **melja** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:04

Yeah not to small

dogmelon · Unread post by **dogmelon** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:06

That's the real deal.

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:08

Just been too a couple damage houses, mostly tree damage and iron roofing lifted. Rural area so we are lucky there.

Nev · Unread post by **Nev** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:11

Who took the pic melja?

spwill · Unread post by **spwill** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:27

Interesting reports, great to see all the photos . Looks like a great chase day was had down there.

Excellent looking tornado, Amberley

NZ Thunderstorm Soc · Sun 23/02/2014 19:37

3 thunderstorms around here in one day ... Wow

Orion · Unread post by **Orion** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:45

I'd be gibbering

if I saw that coming towards me, melja!
Brilliant photos and very articulate reports and descriptions

melja · Unread post by **melja** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:59

Plenty of photos of the amberley tornado out and about now, very impressive.

Weetbicks · Unread post by **Weetbicks** » Sun 23/02/2014 19:59

where are these photos????

melja · Unread post by **melja** » Sun 23/02/2014 20:06

Most are on stuff now via facebook.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/photos ... ruary-2014

Manukau heads obs · Sun 23/02/2014 20:10

good stuff guys!

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Sun 23/02/2014 20:14

Nice photo of funnel in the vines!

A very good set up for funnel clouds today given shear(vorticity) and the exceptionally cold air/convergence/jet stream (rapidly ascending air).

KiwiWeather · Unread post by **KiwiWeather** » Sun 23/02/2014 21:30

Fabulous pics! You guys must have had a great chase!

Seeing footage of the size of the hail seems akin to a super cell?

mikestormchaser · Unread post by **mikestormchaser** » Sun 23/02/2014 21:36

Awesome chase day! only managed to get a couple of photos.
Sadley wasnt onto it aswel as i normally am today..missed the tornado, particulary the amberly one, so atleast steve was more onto it.
Definately mesocyclone structure to it as it was passing into lincoln area, what do you class this storm as nzstorm? HP or LP supercell?
We have had an amazing season for storms this time, about 3 or 4 supercells in one season, incredible stuff.
I wonder what the winter will bring snow wise for us

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Sun 23/02/2014 21:38

Just about to upload the Southbridge video. Havent seen any others of this tornado yet.

Great chase today, best yet!

Drove to Rolleston where I sat for a half hour before heading to the the south side of Lake Ellesmere. Saw the first tornado inland, took about 30sec to get my camera rolling but caught the jest of it. After this headed toward the city following the circulation. Watched a wall cloud to the north from the airport and kept heading north. Saw the second Tornado south of Leithfield on the state highway. Traffic was soooo slow it was frustrating. It was hailing at the time and I guess the novelty of the Tornado cause everyone to slow right down.

Followed it to Amberly were I desperating needed petrol. The power was out so I couldn't get petrol, ended up spending an hour in Amberly. Popped into a couple of damaged properties to see if there was anything I could do but the damage was only superficial to the properties, mostly up turned trees and snapped trees. One Pine I saw was snapped half way up then then snapped again, a middle piece (about 5m in length + Branches) was thrown about 50m from the tree. Yet the house only 25m away was untouched!

Saw one house on the south side of Amberly, where I guess it crossed the state highway with its roof completely off and iron about 200m from the dwelling

NZ Thunderstorm Soc · Sun 23/02/2014 21:47

A large rotary cloud passed over here prior to the SW change, looked like a gust front. There were some rotations within it but nothing significant. Looked like it evolved further north from here.

Karliosis · Unread post by **Karliosis** » Sun 23/02/2014 22:01

The only strike I managed to capture, was positioned poorly, too many trees and houses in the way to video effectively. Still got one so I guess it wasn't all for nothing!

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Sun 23/02/2014 22:05

Southbridge Tornado

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Mon 24/02/2014 07:43

Amberly Tornado Video. I would have been alot closer had I not had a call from The Press which I had to pull over for about 5-6min.

spwill · Unread post by **spwill** » Mon 24/02/2014 07:56

Well done on your chase yesterday Steve, great Amberley tornado clip there.

Nev · Unread post by **Nev** » Mon 24/02/2014 08:40

Couple more amateur videos (best viewed full-screen)…

Tornado in Leithfield by Amy Heath

Tornado in Amberley by Hannah O'Connor

Plus this one posted on TV3... 'Hail storm, tornado hits Canterbury'

Manukau heads obs · Mon 24/02/2014 09:02

thats the real deal
no funnel that...thats a tornado...debri cloud and all..and damage confirms touch down

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