It finally rained. Last evening, after about 90 days of no rain, it rained for about 15 minutes. It was a heavy downpour -- enough to overflow the gutters. This morning I got out the ladder and climbed up onto the roof to clean out the gutters. I also trimmed the trees that were growing over the edge of the roof and dropping leaves into the gutters. There are piles of tree trimmings around the house.
Then, late this afternoon, the wind swept in and blew over anything light such as plastic watering cans and buckets, folding patio chairs, a wooden bird house, and pieces of wood propped up against the wall. Heavy rain followed the wind. The rain did not fall vertically as it did yesterday. It blew in horizontally. It was the sort of rain that is so heavy you hear it if you are in the house. It sounds almost like hail even though it is only rain.
The wind blew and the rain fell hard. There was some thunder. The TV weatherman reported over 25 lightening strikes in the area within a 15 minute period. Then, after about a half hour, the storm moved on. A while later the sun came out and dried most of the puddles. As the song says, "the skies are not cloudy all day."
The smell of moist earth and humidity in the air linger into the night. The temperature has dropped to 75 degrees. The sky is mostly cloudy for the night of July 4th. Monsoon is officially here yet the Independence Day festivities will continue, as scheduled, after dark. I can hear the sound of fireworks in the distance. As I look toward town I can see a fireworks display. The lollypop ruby red fireworks are the most vibrant color against the black sky. There is a slight drizzle and a light breeze. The rain is so light I can stand outside and the breeze nearly dries all the rain as it falls. The fireworks show is about 50 minutes long. By the end of the show, the rain has stopped. Sweet dreams. Sleep well.
God Bless America and God Bless you all,
Southwest Desert Blogger
C. (c)2011
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Monday, July 4, 2011
It Rained
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