Angry cumulus clouds accompany the 2010/2011 winter season's first major cold front.
I took a walk on Upham Beach this evening in hopes of seeing a dramatic sunset. The sky turned out to be cloudier than I expected as the season’s first strong cold front swept through the state.
The sun managed to peek through enough to create some dramatic crepuscular rays.
The increasing westerly winds were beginning to blow turtle grass onto the beach. The water has cooled off a bit, but I expect it will get quite a bit cooler over the next few days as night time temperatures dip into the 40's and 50's across the state.
Far out in the Gulf a funnel cloud dropped out of a menacing line of dark and ragged cumulus clouds.
Although it was nearly dark, I managed to capture this image of a funnel cloud forming out over the Gulf. It never managed to drop down low enough to form a water spout.
I’m looking forward to participating in The Great Florida Beachwalk this Saturday morning. The weather should be clear, with a northeast wind and morning temperatures starting out in the upper 50’s, warming to around 70.
