The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
-Psalm 19:1

Do you know that God controls the clouds and makes his lightning flash?
-Job 37:15



Thursday, January 21, 2010

Oh, the weather outside is frightful... well, not to me.

SKY WATCH FRIDAY time! Welcome all sky fans!!! I truly appreciate your visit and comments. I might not have time to respond to you, but I will try my best to visit!!!

Our hosts: Klaus Sandy Sylvia Wren Louise Fishing Guy

Thanks, also,to Dot and Tom, who were instrumental in the success of this blogging event. You should definitely come fly with us! I don't really have time for Sky Watch Friday, but it's a hard habit to break. Today I will post my favorite lightning shot, in honor of our thunderstorms today. Incidentally, as I typed that thunder rumbled. I have a lot of weather to dicuss, so let me just get to it. Currently, much of south Georgia, a portion of southeast Alabama and north Florida are under a tornado watch, meaning conditions are favorable for tornadogenesis.The watch was issued at 8:25AM, and it is expected to last until 4PM today. I am sure the watch window will change shape during the course of the day.

TORNADOES...HAIL TO 1 INCH IN DIAMETER...THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH... AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS.

SCTD SUSTAINED STORMS AND A FEW SUPERCELLS EXPECTED TO PERSIST ALONG WSW-ENE ORIENTED CONFLUENCE ZONE EXTENDING FROM THE NERN GULF OF MEXICO INTO S GA LATER TODAY. AS BOUNDARY LAYER CONTINUES TO SLOWLY DESTABILIZE ON SRN SIDE OF SYSTEM... AND AS REGION COMES INCREASINGLY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF EXIT REGION OF 100+ KT WLY HI LVL JET...POTENTIAL MAY INCREASE FOR EMBEDDED LEWPS/SMALL BOWS WITH DMGG WIND AND ISOLD TORNADOES.
Already, areas of the MCS are being highlighted for rotation and doppler indicated tornadoes are causing the National Weather Service to vigilantly offer tornado warnings. Currently, there are two warnings, and one of those cells is on track for us. I will keep one eye on radar while I work hard on spending Obama-bucks. Of course, I also have my SAME loaded weather radio on alert, to warn me of anything nearby. This same system, yesterday and last night has spawned 14 tornado reports across Texas and Louisiana. Be mindful of rapidly changing conditions. Try not to go out in it, and keep your weather radios handy!!! Also, remember, Turn Around, Don't Drown.™

Oh, did I mention that I broke my garage door today?? Grr... me and mechanical things lately...


10:00 Severe thunderstorm warning Lowndes county with rotation getting stronger from the looks of it.










Be safe!
~Dewdrop

25 comments:

  1. Love that shot. Am afraid of lightning but this shot I totally dig.

    Greetings from stormy California.

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  2. We have less tornado around here but lots of storms:).
    Wow! Amazing lightning!
    Great capture Dew.
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  3. Great capture of the lightning

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  4. Amazing capture! Fantastic, Dew! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  5. Fabulous...good job. Amazing capture.

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  6. As aways it the info that is so comprehensive and the image literally so striking.

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  7. great info as always...we are experiencing sleet at the moment though it is light.
    was just getting used to warm weather after weeks of cold.
    have a good evening

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  8. Thanks for great info and photo! Happy skywatch :)

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  9. Frightful looking lighting, what a capture!
    I hope you stay safe!

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  10. Great shot... Love thunder, when it is on a distans.

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  11. that's reallly an impressive shot! I'm afraid of lightning too but this picture really is awesome.

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  12. Wow, great shot!! scary and impressive at the same time :))

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  13. It doesn't get any better than that, WOW.

    All the best
    GuyRegina In Pictures

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  14. Awesome capture of the lightning. Well done!

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  15. wow!!! AMAZING lightening shot!!! Happy SkyWatch =)

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  16. Such wild and woolly weather you are having, here it is just HOT!

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  17. Amazing how the composition came out so well. I really struggle to capture lightning...absolutly beautiful shot! Have a wonderful, and safe weekend!

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  18. I have tried to capture lighting shots with no luck; but one day I will. I am in awe.
    Joyce

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  19. Great photo and a interesting post again!

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  20. Dew: A beautiful photos of the lightning, well captured.

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  21. Dramatic, beautiful and frightening ... great photo!

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  22. OMG! This is amazing! I've always wanted to capture lightning but I never did. courage under fire is what you are for doing what you want to do girl!

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