May 7, 2007

Monday, May 07, 2007

Spring Storms
Current mood: contemplative
Category: Life


Early May brought a series of glorious, yet dangerous, downpours; these storms, while gloriously impressive, spawned life-threatening tornados in Greensburg, Kansas.

After a full weekend viewing total destruction in the small town of Greensburg, I reflected on the spectacle of sparking clouds during the long night the storm moved east (Friday).

As I watched, spellbound, through the panoramic window of my bedroom door, I was moved by the fact the lights in the clouds went on endlessly, throughout the night. I could only imagine what the folks in the path of this storm must be experiencing!

While perusing the news Saturday morning, I heard story after story of families fleeing to basements; who made it who did not. The tragic aftermath gripped the nation throughout the entire weekend.

What began as a thrilling display of lights ended tragically for one entire town.

For further explanation of lightening's fury, and unpredictable loss of life, consult the NOAA weather website.

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/