12th April 2003 Strong Rain shadow effect

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An approaching front saw strong north westery winds with a good rain band. What was also particularly evident in this system was the rain shadow effect of the Mt Lofty Ranges on areas that are east of the hills. Watch closely the area around Strathalbyn and the lakes. Only the strongest rains make it this far with nearly all of the precipitation falling west of this area! It is amazing to think that in the space of 15km's (Meadows to Strathalbyn) the moisture has been exhausted. Meadows recorded 10mm from this system and Strathalbyn 1mm! The highest recordings from the northern ranges were close to the 25mm mark.. See below for some animation instructions

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