Lightning illuminates a nocturnal beast
Severe thunderstorms can be intimidating enough during broad daylight. Let the sun set and the 75mph winds, tennis ball size hail, and tornado warnings can be downright scary for those…
Somewhere over the rainbow in Dorothy’s home state
From her farm in Kansas, Dorothy of Wizard of Oz fame sang about a far away land ‘over the #rainbow.’ She would not have had to go too far if…
The little funnel that couldn’t
I did my best to provide encouragement and support but it just wasn't meant to be. The funnel tried, really tried, but it just couldn't get its act together to…
Weather-worn windmill
These structures dot the landscape on the Great Plains, many of which have fallen into disrepair over the decades. With little paint remaining on them and wood that has weathered…
Watchful young Great Horned Owl
It is hard to believe it wasn't all that long ago this gorgeous raptor was just a little puff of white in the nest. It has been an incredible opportunity…
Mammatus clouds bubble underneath a supercell thunderstorm
These are probably some of the coolest clouds you can ever see. Comprised mostly of ice, they form under the anvil of supercell thunderstorms and oftentimes are a sign of…