May 12 2009
Lightning Without Rain
Here in Central Florida we’ve lately had more smoke in the air due to forest fires than we’ve had precipitation.
Yesterday evening was a bit different. We had a passing thunderstorm. It dropped a whopping 1/16 inch of rain. And ignited a few more fires.
We need rain. Many plants are close to tinder-dry. Others seem to be remaining dormant — like the canna lily above — waiting for a deep soaker before they start the growing season.
