Spring Rains

Springtime in Riley County always brings rain.

Sometimes they come with monstrous thunderstorms. Sometimes they are gully-washers (or frog-stranglers) Sometimes they come with little thunder and lightening. Sometimes the rain comes down much slower and soaks in.

Last night was one of those slower, less-violent rains. The rain gauge at my house showed about 1″. Folks down in the southeast part of the state had the more severe weather.

All of the tell-tale signs of a spring rain were evident this morning…

• Normally dry creeks had water flowing.
• Buds from the trees were stuck to my pickup.
• The air had a fresh smell.
• Water was standing in ditches.
• The yard looked much greener this morning than it did yesterday.

But, the spring rain is only a warning of potential for dangerous weather, including large hail or even tornadoes.

I guess now would be a good time to purchase a weather radio!

- Dan