This afternoon’s brief — but fierce — Compo Beach storm left this aftermath … (Photo/Liz Bloch Lindecke)
… while this was the scene not far away, at Sherwood Island State Park. Photographer Chris Swan explains: “The large cumulonimbus cloud passed over Sherwood Island and Burying Hill at 3:45 p.m. The interesting weather was caused by heat, humidity and a front approaching from the Hudson Valley.” … (Photo/Chris Swan)
… and the view from Burying Hill Beach (Photo/Wendy Levy)
Look at the first picture and see if you see a side view of a face.
This is extremely cold upper atmosphere pushing down on hot, humid air down at lower altitudes. If you look carefully you can see the beginnings of a rotation formation of a big waterspout trying to get down to the water surface. Good thing it was unable to finish that formation, they can do damage like a tornado.
Incredible, unusual, and beautiful cloud formations!! Great snaps!
Stunning pictures everyone! Thanks for sharing:)