A common and oft-justified sentiment in southwestern Oklahoma, this sign manifest authentic desperation following the drought of 2012, which lasted through wintertime and into spring 2013 here. Alas, this high-based storm’s heavy-precip core would miss this spot and the city of Altus, just to the south, leaving a narrow swath of mud and puddles amidst the otherwise still-parched landscape. Regardless, the storm soon would yield some beautiful arcus formations before its deep-twilight demise.
3 E Martha OK (23 Apr 14) Looking WNW
34.7251, -99.3379Pray for Rain
A common and oft-justified sentiment in southwestern Oklahoma, this sign manifest authentic desperation following the drought of 2012, which lasted through wintertime and into spring 2013 here. Alas, this high-based storm’s heavy-precip core would miss this spot and the city of Altus, just to the south, leaving a narrow swath of mud and puddles amidst the otherwise still-parched landscape. Regardless, the storm soon would yield some beautiful arcus formations before its deep-twilight demise.
3 E Martha OK (23 Apr 14) Looking WNW
34.7251, -99.3379