We had an amazing storm in the early evening yesterday, with high winds, lots of lightning, and heavy rain (4 inches in one hour). The trees around me were bent over with the force of the wind, and I may have lost my largest sapling. When I went out to take pictures, after the worst had passed, I found the 8 foot tall tree bent over, with its top touching the ground. I wanted to cry, but I reminded myself not to get too attached to the baby trees because I’ll be moving soon. I can’t exactly take them with me, can I?
While I was out taking post-storm photos, I noticed an area of mammatus clouds to the south.
Then, I noticed a break in the clouds to the southwest. A bird was wheeling around, appearing to circle the small patch of light. Right after I took this photo, he flew off to the east.
To the south, there was mist rising from the trees. During the worst of the storm, this ridge was completely obscured by rain.
A few hours later, another squall line moved through, less intense than the first.
red paper boat 