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Friday, August 19, 2011

Mountain thunderstorm~SkyWatch Friday~081911

The afternoon thunderstorms here up on the Mogollon Rim are different from those in the desert.  First, the clouds develop.  Then, a wind comes up.  The temperature drops.  They seem to move in up here every afternoon (at least for the 5 days we've been here).  One morning, I looked out to see a cloudless sky and by afternoon, it was thundering away and raining!  Yes, that does happen in the desert, but we all notice a remarkable change in the humidity there.  I don't notice that up here on the rim.  Everything around the cabin here is nice and green from all the August monsoons.  We did watch the news last night and there were thunderstorms all over eastern Arizona and western New Mexico.  We are enjoying our time up here, but, alas, we head home tomorrow!  SkyWatch Friday for August 19, 2011. To visit SkyWatch Friday, please go to:  http://skyley.blogspot.com/
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8 comments:

  1. fredamansAugust 19, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Beautiful shot!

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  2. RohrerbotAugust 19, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Yes....the storms were different yesterday. What a wonderful rain event!!! Have a good weekend.

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  3. Shirley @ The Gardening LifeAugust 19, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    It's always hard to leave a place we love as our holidays end draws near. Glad to hear the desert is receiving much needed rain.

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  4. forgetmenotAugust 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful clouds--almost inspirational to look up and see those. Have a nice weekend. Sounds like you have enjoyed your time in Arizona and New Mexico. Mickie :)

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  5. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Those towering clouds make me feel so small!

    SKY SO HIGH

    Sky so high,
    Sky so blue,
    Tell me why
    I love you.

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Sunsets here and here

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  6. eileeninmdAugust 20, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    What an awesome and dramatic sky, great capture. Happy skywatching!

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  7. JackieAugust 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Great shot, I love your banner photo too, I love all clouds but the Cirrus types in particular look so ethereal and beautiful.

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  8. Tatjana ParkachevaAugust 21, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Very good photo.

    Regards!

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