{"id":32340,"date":"2021-10-04T17:43:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T01:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stormbruiser.com\/chase\/?p=32340"},"modified":"2021-10-05T18:27:16","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T02:27:16","slug":"october-4-2021-lightning-show-from-san-nicolas-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stormbruiser.com\/chase\/2021\/10\/04\/october-4-2021-lightning-show-from-san-nicolas-island\/","title":{"rendered":"October 4, 2021 Lightning Show from San Nicolas Island!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A cutoff upper-level low pressure system was forecast to approach Southern California from the southwest on Monday. \u00a0I was out on San Nicolas Island for my week as weather observer. \u00a0I was checking forecast weather charts during my shift, of course, and the models showed some shower activity over coastal California and the offshore waters. \u00a0Great! \u00a0I might have a chance to photograph some lightning during the evening. \u00a0Still, the models were showing most activity closer to the mainland, with just a few puny showers out where I was.<\/p>\n

The daytime observer shift was interesting as there were plenty of altocumulus castellanus clouds, and even a weak storm tower or two during the mid-afternoon. \u00a0After the shift, around 4:30 p.m., I heard thunder and saw a lightning bolt hit the waters to the ESE. \u00a0The show was starting, and I made my way by foot to the little hilltop near my room. \u00a0Below are pics taken prior to sunset. \u00a0Though there was a good amount of lightning occurring before sunset, I had no luck catching these with the camera. \u00a0 The pics below (photos 5-12) are useful to give you an idea of my hilltop views during daylight hours.<\/p>\n

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