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July 12, 2025
A view of the storm from a single engine Cessna at 4,500 feet above Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, US
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October 11, 2021
A precipitating storm system viewed from the flight deck over Southern Wisconsin, US.
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September 10, 2015
A storm cell over Illinois, US, spotted at 3,000 ft through the port window of a Piper Pawnee.
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I watched that cell form over a period of 5 hours from a small cumulus cloud. The last glider I towed that day could be seen clearly against the grey wall of the storm cell, it’s 50′ white wings flashing as it worked the thermals outside of the cell. I wish I could have taken more photos.
Weather is fascinating and powerful.
Good point of observation. Near of the wild side of the weather!.
Hope you made it back to base safe and sound, Michael. Good shot!
Laurence