Outflow from the storm in the distant background rushed across the rolling Montana prairies, whipping the wildflowers to and fro, and offering us a cool breeze within which to enjoy the scenery. The same outflow also acted as a source for lift, supporting development of this vigorous (but elevated) cluster of towering cumulus and cumulus congestus clouds. We casually enjoyed this splendid view, epitomizing the northern High Plains, until a growing storm in the distant west-southwest (along the outflow boundary) captured our attention. That new storm soon would become not just strikingly beautiful and photogenic, but a newsworthy severe-weather maker.
3 NNE Winnett MT (9 Jun 16) Looking NE
47.0482, -108.3411Montana Prairie Sentinel
Outflow from the storm in the distant background rushed across the rolling Montana prairies, whipping the wildflowers to and fro, and offering us a cool breeze within which to enjoy the scenery. The same outflow also acted as a source for lift, supporting development of this vigorous (but elevated) cluster of towering cumulus and cumulus congestus clouds. We casually enjoyed this splendid view, epitomizing the northern High Plains, until a growing storm in the distant west-southwest (along the outflow boundary) captured our attention. That new storm soon would become not just strikingly beautiful and photogenic, but a newsworthy severe-weather maker.
3 NNE Winnett MT (9 Jun 16) Looking NE
47.0482, -108.3411