Notice in the next picture, just minutes apart and it is a lot darker. Then I went back in!
These photos were taken facing northwest from my home located just west of Jacksonville. After my last post announcing that I was unplugging the computer, I gathered up a flashlight and other things to take down in the basement, since we were under a tornado warning.
My satellite tv had not gone out yet and I had the local news on, so I could see that I had about fifteen minutes before a tornado that was spotted west of Jacksonville would arrive very close by my house. I know, I know, it is foolish to go out and take pictures with a storm approaching, so shut it! (LOL, I picked that line up from Re-Re).
Anyway, I only took four photos and came back in the house pretty fast. I was ready to go to the basement, but only if absolutely necessary. Luckily, I did not have to take cover in the basement. I avoid the basement at all costs. It is not a "finished" basement. It is dark and damp and is a haven for spiders. I gave up on a dehumidifier a long time ago. I couldn't empty it fast enough! The storm has finally let up now, but it is still very windy.
Just notice after I clicked to enlarge the picture with the 2 birds. It looks like they are doves.
ReplyDeleteThose are some ominous looking clouds. I checked the weather map after you blogged last evening and it appeared that a mess of storms was heading our way. We even had weather alerts. Believe it or not - all the storms broke up and went north and south of us. Today, I am praying for rain (so not in a baseball game mood) - and I don't think it is working. Well, off to the game.
ReplyDelete@themom, no I don't think you're going to get your rain! I would gladly trade and go to the game (and you could work today).
ReplyDeleteYes, I can believe the mess of storms broke up there. That's what happened here. The radar showed one after another quickly breaking apart and scattering about.
Hey, thanks for commenting and I hope you enjoy your day!
We're in Highland Park, and received that system later in the evening. I always look out our front door to watch the lightening over Lake Michigan . . . such a beautiful sight!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you didn't have to take cover in that dreaded, arachnid-filled basement.
@Mom's Fortress of Solitude, I bet it didn't take long to reach your area! Wow I bet you see a lot of beautiful sights over Lake Michigan, storms, sunsets, sunrises, fireworks!
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