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Twisters over Wellington Harbour 1950's ?
Posted: Thu 21/01/2021 23:46
by Howdyabee
My brother recently sent me a pile of old family pictures and I would welcome an expert weatherman's opinion on my scan of this tiny snap (6.2 x 4 cm) from sometime between 1952 and 1955. It was taken above our house at 86 Western Hutt Road. There were no other houses behind us. It seems to show two twisters arising out in the Cook Strait, known for its ferocious winds.
wellington harbour from above the western hutt road ca 1952.jpg
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Re: Twisters over Wellington Harbour 1950's ?
Posted: Fri 22/01/2021 06:26
by jamie
Is it possible they are creases in the photo?
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Re: Twisters over Wellington Harbour 1950's ?
Posted: Fri 22/01/2021 10:26
by Awhituobs
it does look that way to me, ,especially the left one..as it continues down over the land a bit
Re: Twisters over Wellington Harbour 1950's ?
Posted: Fri 22/01/2021 23:15
by NZ Thunderstorm Soc
Interesting photo that. I don't think it is tornadic as it seems to be rather calm there, could be something with the photo format?
Western Hutt that would be around the Kelson area?