I am not a pilot and I was wondering what options the Captain would have had with regard to holding until the storm had passed over the airport. When we landed there was a delay anyway as the ground staff could not approach the aircraft with the storm warning system active.
Maybe three options :
A) Drop anchor and hold over Breakfast Creek until it all blow over.
B) Pull over into the emergency lane at Lone Pine and wait till it all blow over.
C) Divert to Cairns, step down and enjoy a sip at the Esplanade.