Extraordinary Dust Storm

Extraordinary Dust Storm · Posted by *Bramela*, 09-22-2009, 04:10 PM

Most unusual conditions this morning, brought about the worst dust storm I have witnessed in my 60+ years. Breathing is a bit of a problem with the amount of dust in the air.

These pictures are as taken, only PP is resizing.

*xhanatos* · 09-22-2009, 04:22 PM

I'm watching the news right now.. wow! NSW's all red! Make sure you dont change lenses while you're out there!!

*Bramela* · 09-22-2009, 04:37 PM

No lens change and very short time out there with the K20d

Yes it is almost frightening. You can nearly grow potatoes on the cars parked outside the dust is settling so thickly

*daacon* · 09-22-2009, 04:41 PM

Wow Bruce that looks nasty

I would image it gets inside as well. Hope all is well and it does not last long.

*Bramela* · 09-22-2009, 04:55 PM

Yes Dave, rather nasty, particularly for asthma and sinus sufferers. I can smell it in the house, even though everything is kept shut up tight.
We may have to wait for a change in the wind, maybe later this evening.
Oh well. we manage

Mike L · 09-22-2009, 06:19 PM

We had this in Canberra yesterday very eerie lighting. Wait until you get a shower of rain then everything will be covered in red mud.

*xs400* · 09-22-2009, 07:16 PM

Wow, that's crazy weather. I hope the air clears up soon.

MattC · 09-22-2009, 07:26 PM

No chance ofany dust storms down here in Adelaide - been bucketing down lately - hope you keep safe!

*xhanatos* · 09-22-2009, 08:26 PM

Sydney's doomed.. (from Post up your DUST STORM pictures! - Page 3 - Overclockers Australia Forums)

*Ash* · 09-22-2009, 08:41 PM

Haha.
Very funny.

We're getting it up here in SE Qld as well...

This is Oakey township, just west of Toowoomba...

*Heinrich Lohmann* · 09-22-2009, 08:49 PM

That does look ugly Bruce, nice pictures though. Hope that it didn't last too long.

innershell · 09-22-2009, 10:52 PM

Nice captures. There's more on Flickr too ... Red dust over Sydney Flickr Blog

*heliphoto* · 09-22-2009, 10:53 PM

Looks bad guys! Nice photos though... Bruce, I like the first one you posted with the towers barely visable through the dust.

*Sailor* · 09-23-2009, 06:29 AM

Bruce, xhanatos and Ash - keep sending us the fascinating photos, but you guys keep your heads down.

Jer

*dcmsox2004* · 09-23-2009, 06:38 AM

Sydney dust storm; flight chaos, health worries - Yahoo! News
be well my friends down under.... dave m