Distant, autumn-blooming trees were glorified by the background gloom of an approaching storm. A short time later it began to rain. Both the blossoms and the rain were gratefully welcomed. They were more examples of the many things seen every day that make me say, “Oh, wow!” #blooms #autumn #rain #storm #wow
Tag Archives: Storm
Once Upon a Railway
Rains and winds abated and allowed a lovely walk along an old railway that has been converted into a trail. Debris and fallen trees remained from the recent storm, and creeks overflowed their banks and threatened to collapse a small section of the pathway. Rabbits hopped here and there while small birds chirped and twitteredContinue reading “Once Upon a Railway”
Morning Moon
Shy and unassuming, the crescent moon had just risen above the trees. It was caressed by cirrus clouds that heralded an approaching cold front that would darken the skies the following day. In the meantime, the moon slowly crossed the daytime sky and hours later cast a glorious glow in the evening twilight ahead ofContinue reading “Morning Moon”
Skirting the Storm
The late-season hurricane Rafael formed quickly in the Caribbean and moved north and west but will not be heading our direction. It is projected to proceed due west across the gulf and then downgrade to a tropical storm before reaching Mexico. Yet, clouds on its margin obscured the sky over Ocala (marked with an asteriskContinue reading “Skirting the Storm”
That Trick Was No Treat
The storm has passed. What a trick! We had much it better here in Ocala than farther south. Our maximum wind was on the order of 30 mph gusting to around 55 mph; not that bad. Our rain gauge topped at 5″ and we don’t know how much more we got, but the pool wasContinue reading “That Trick Was No Treat”
Storm Warning
Milton is on its way, but the worst of the storm will pass well to the south of us. We will be spared the 100+ MPH winds, probably more like 30-50 MPH here, but a lot of rain is expected. Fortunately, we are on high ground and fared very well 20 years ago when multipleContinue reading “Storm Warning”
Hawkeye
Like this hawk on the birdfeeder, we are warily watching. However, we are watching the weather rather than searching for predators or food. In the next day or so we will have all preparations complete for our second hurricane threat in as many weeks, and the bird feeders will be taken down and placed outContinue reading “Hawkeye”
Aftermath
The night was haunted with howling winds and thumps of branches falling out of trees, but no significant damage was done. However, the trees took a beating as they usually do. There was less than an inch of rain here so there are no flooding issues in the community. I wish other areas had faredContinue reading “Aftermath”
View Outside My Window
There’s not much to see outside most of our windows; they are shuttered. Right now winds are light and there is no rain, but soon the winds will pick up with the advancing storm with potential for tornados through 8 PM tonight. Strangely, the tornado risk will go down before the peak winds from HeleneContinue reading “View Outside My Window”
Butter Better Fly
While getting the house shuttered today, I chanced across this butterfly flitting about the flowers. It seemed calm and serene as it helped itself to the blossoms. I hope it stays that way for a while, and when the time comes, I hope it finds safe shelter to ride out the weather. #butterfly #storm #flowers
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 