Severe storm with strong wind and close lightning, Nowra to Dunmore NSW Feb18, 2023

An exciting storm chase between Berry and Dunmore, NSW Australia where a squall line thunderstorm produced winds around 100km/hr and then some very close lightning strikes.
I should have lowered my tripod before the outflow wind reached me, my Canon 200Dii and kit lens that has served me well for 3 years are headed for the bin.

[@Brianrelix]

To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind may clarity replace confusion. may peace and calmness fill your life.

[@relixmeme]

I've been listening to this music and waves for many nights to help me rest. I struggle to fall asleep because of pain. I read a few comments for the first time tonight and my heart was warmed within me. To those who come after me and read my comment, allow yourself to be encouraged by the words of others here. Let your heart, mind, and body be put at ease, at lest for the night. You are not really alone.

[@honeyfunny1152]

O wow that's good fabulous beautiful lighting bolts ⛈️ capture I love 💖 rains I love 💕 lightning thunderstorm ⛈️

[@stormsandfishing5448]

Thanks for watching

[@samuelsstormplace489]

Sorry about your camera. Good video bro! Hopefully I will upload mine by tonight

[@stormsandfishing5448]

Thanks I’ll have a look

[@honeyfunny1152]

Extremely beautiful rains cloud 🌨️🌨️🌨️ lightning thunderstorm ⛈️

[@stormsandfishing5448]

Yes, our season is ending and the US tornado alley is about to fire up for spring

[@Leigh_RSC]

Some nice still images there, surely was a wild one

[@stormsandfishing5448]

Thanks, strongest winds I’ve seen for a year or two.

[@clifflean]

Sorry to see your camera go, but great vid

[@stormsandfishing5448]

Thanks, I was likely going to upgrade before next season anyway so not too upset.

[@michaelkeene3051]

Great video mate, the frame off that bolt is insane! Earlier structure looking south towards looked nice too with menacing contrast. The camera bit sucks but happened during the best time of the season with gardening weather on the doorstep. Can only hope we get some offshore lightshows during autumn!

[@stormsandfishing5448]

@@michaelkeene3051 thanks mate, it’s been a great storm season with a handful of lightning active days in our region. Any more storms between now and October would just be the icing on the cake. Hopefully you’re busy editing and I’ll have to drop around and look at your photos on the computer sometime.

[@ozthunder]

More proof of the stay at home theory...lol. Excellent footage. Time for a mirrorless FF

[@stormsandfishing5448]

Thanks Michael, yeah you really need to catch a dose of laziness- Wollongong has had an active storm season!. I want the extra dynamic range of full frame sensor video so I no longer have to choose between black foregrounds or overexposed bolts. I’ll see what the new Canon r8 is priced at…….

[@ozthunder]

@@stormsandfishing5448 My 200D Mark 2 is sitting around doing nothing if you need to borrow something until deciding on a replacement.

[@stormsandfishing5448]

@@ozthunder thanks for the generous offer, but I’ll make do with my other camera + Gopro till I buy something else.