It was a typical summer Sunday afternoon. The humidity was almost unbearable making it hard to catch one’s breath. The sun bore down making the temperature reach well into the 90s. Weather forecasters had reported heavy rains were to arrive but there were only a few floating clouds in the sky. It was decided to remain in the house under the comforts of the air conditioner which kept humming away. Within the next hour it was noted dark clouds were hanging in the southwest sky.
A step out onto the patio to view the skies was a mistake as the blast of heat hit. It was so still outside. Not a leaf on the trees was moving. Sitting on a lawn chair, one could view the clouds moving closer. In the distance there were rumblings and a constant roar could be heard. Would the clouds keep moving towards the farm? It became quiet. Then a soft wind began to blow, waving the leaves in a cane field across the road. It was just like magic as the wind increased and a relieving cooler breeze was felt. The humidity and heat seemed to be pushed away. It was a relief to feel but what was headed our way? Would there be hail damaging the good looking fall crops? Would the winds be so strong to cause damage to trees and knock out the electricity?
All of a sudden the wind switched from the south to the north. A few drops of rain began to fall onto the patio followed by more and more drops. A quick move was made into the house and the clouds were watched through the patio glassed door. The rain became a shower and quickly changed into a down pour. The winds increased. In between the rain drops hitting the house roof and windows, a ping of hail was heard. Thankfully, the hail soon quit but the rain continued. Water poured from the gutter’s down spouts.
The rain continued for a couple of hours and soon reports of rain fall amounts were showing on the social media. A check of our indoor weather station showed 3.50” had fallen. No flower or vegetable garden watering will be required for a while, and the fall crops will be refreshed as well as the pasture grasses. The already filled ponds will overflow. Also welcome is the cooler temperatures that are to follow this week.
Weather reports said more rain was to be expected well into the early morning hours. Local flood warnings were given for some areas. Raised as a farmer’s daughter and married to a farmer, rains are welcomed especially this time of year.
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