Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Lightning danger versus no-wake zone rules

ishoot308 · 03-18-2016, 12:24 PM

Living on Welch Island all spring, summer and fall allows me to see some weather that occurs that can catch anyone off guard, I don't care what kind of weather app or radio you have! I have seen micro bursts form so fast and be so violent that you swear a tornado just touched down! Sometimes they only last a couple minutes and their gone, but they are very violent!

I was caught by one on the lake 2 years ago fishing near diamond island. I didn't even have time to get back to Welch. I could see it forming over Welch heading towards me. Instead I immediately docked at someone's camp on Diamond and rode it out safely. It only lasted a few minutes and I was on my way. There were no warnings issued on the radio until after it was over.

Point is, while a weather app or radio is a good tool to have, never let it take the place of common sense, experience and good instinct. Do whatever you have to do to keep yourself, your crew and your vessel safe. ALL shoreline landowners should welcome and help anyone in this kind of situation.

Dan

03-18-2016, 12:24 PM	#87
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,374 Thanks: 2,423 Thanked 5,360 Times in 2,097 Posts	Micro-burst Living on Welch Island all spring, summer and fall allows me to see some weather that occurs that can catch anyone off guard, I don't care what kind of weather app or radio you have! I have seen micro bursts form so fast and be so violent that you swear a tornado just touched down! Sometimes they only last a couple minutes and their gone, but they are very violent! I was caught by one on the lake 2 years ago fishing near diamond island. I didn't even have time to get back to Welch. I could see it forming over Welch heading towards me. Instead I immediately docked at someone's camp on Diamond and rode it out safely. It only lasted a few minutes and I was on my way. There were no warnings issued on the radio until after it was over. Point is, while a weather app or radio is a good tool to have, never let it take the place of common sense, experience and good instinct. Do whatever you have to do to keep yourself, your crew and your vessel safe. ALL shoreline landowners should welcome and help anyone in this kind of situation. Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!