An Australian storm chaser has created a timelapse video showing his hunt for extreme weather along the east coast of Australia. Sydney storm chaser Mitch Payne collated footage from chases during the 2015-2016 El Nino season to created this intense, moody timelapse.

The Bureau of Meteorology describes El Nino as a period of reduced rainfall, warmer temperatures and increased fire danger.

This video shows the extreme weather conditions experienced along Mitch’s journey. Credit: Mitch Payne