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81 degrees as I post this, headin' for around 98 today.
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GOOD MORNING ALL. It looks like we are going to have another fine day here on the EastCoast. Going into low 80s with a light breeze. I hope it is nice the last weekend of July as we have a family reunion to go to in the mountains of Roanoke, Virginia. And, it can be hot on the mountains! Very interesting stuff, Diva. Thanks for all the research on the subject. 
TruthNtegrity and AF_Blue, just wanted to add my THANKS to you for all that you are doing.
And to our awesome military........THANK YOU.
The Second Amendment...
America's Original Homeland Security!
This time of year, from early July until mid September, is when the desert southwest gets the bulk of what little rain falls each year. The season is known as 'The Monsoons,' although that isn't technically correct to a meteorologist. What really happens is that a High pressure cell parks itself over the four corners, where AZ, CO, NM, and UT come together. This pulls moisture in from the Gulfs of Mexico and California. The increased heat causes air to rise from the desert floors more rapidly and to much higher altitudes than normal. The result of this convection current is huge thunderheads that produce powerful storms.
This series of pictures comes from a storm-chasing photographer with a degree in meteorology. In his own words, "This website was originally created for the purpose of sharing weather photographs. It has branched out into the arena of landscapes since my relocation to an area that is basically devoid of weather. Photos are added to these galleries on a regular basis, so check back often for the latest updates.
This cell moved across the west side of Tucson on Wednesday night (Sept. 4, 2002). It was the best photo op of the whole trip.
Images such as what I've (HJ) brought to you in this photoset reflect quite accurately our evening views this time of year. On the way home from work yesterday afternoon, the entire SE sky was a dark grey curtain of cloud slashed apart by tremendous bolts and sheets of lightning. It is at once an awesome and fearful display of the power of nature. It is also a promise of the continuation of life in a harsh environment.
