We got pummeled last night with a summer-type storm and it's only April. It started out as pounding rain, loud thunder and blinding lightening.
Then came the hail...thank Heavens there are no crops planted yet, the farmers would have lots of damage, it came down that hard & fast.
It was very large, the largest I've seen in ages! And it was so loud...when we went to the pool room to watch the storm, we couldn't talk over the noise. The pool room's roof is made of corrugated plastic, during heavy rain it's deafening, and even worse with hail.
I have to say though, it was pretty neat...Mother Nature was really angry.
So, this morning, I'm looking at photos from last summer, trying to remember what it's like. Our chickens love watermelon, it's a sweet treat on a hot, dry day.
Did you get the storm last night?
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Wow! Did you ever get hit.. No just heavy rain here.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly did! Around 9:30, I wasn't sure what hit us as we were watching DWTS with the blinds closed. My husband was so worried about the cars - would they get dented? But as fast as it blew it, out it went and there's not a shred of evidence of it today.
ReplyDeleteWe got some rain last night but not a storm like you did. Wow, those hailstones were big. I didn't know chickens would eat watermelon, must be a lovely cool treat for them on a hot day. I've started to do a few odd garden jobs ... moving some pots outside to benefit from the rain, add a few garden decorations, and lots of planning in my head.
ReplyDeleteNo hail for us just lots of rain with a thunderstorm and windy and it got warm out there from 8 to 10 then it cleared up and the stars were out ! Sunny here most of the day today and warm but now low clouds and the odd rain here and there ! Glad no damage came of the hail ! Our chicken on the farm ate anything lol . Thanks for sharing . Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteYOU HAVE CHICKENS????? Ooooo, I want 'em BAD! I grew up with chickens, but I can't have them here--we need another 10 feet of clearance to the back. DANGIT!
ReplyDeleteWow that's crazy! They're predicting we might get sizeable hail stones tonight but I'm hoping not.
ReplyDeleteThat's some huge hail! We usually have pretty mild weather here, but it's been super windy lately. Spring is around here somewhere!
ReplyDeleteJust as I'm reading this, lightning starts flashing through the skylight! I guess we're getting more tonight. We just got baby hails last night. You sure go the big boys!
ReplyDeleteOh I think we are getting storms today! I hope not the hail! Now I never knew that chickens loved watermelon! Can't wait to have some chickens and try it!
ReplyDeleteWe got about 4" of snow - and it was 4 degrees when I went out to feed the animals earlier today. I'm afraid to look at the baby plants in the hoop cold frame.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Now that is some hail!!! Glad you were under shelter! Your chickens are so cute with their watermelon snack!!!
ReplyDeleteVery odd weather this year. We didn't get hail but the temperature swings have been nuts.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll stop by my blog when you have a chance. We share all kinds of backyard chicken keeping advice...and we're going to be giving away some of the new blue vintage-inspired Ball Canning Jars soon, so you'll want to be sure you don't miss that!
Lisa
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