Our soaking rains continue & will remain with us through Sat. Rainfall totals for the week from beginning last Sat. through this Sat. could easily reach 6"+.
Severe storms will be limited Wed. but could become more of a problem Thu.-Sat. Check out the photo below from Debbie Godwin, Jacksonville. The picture was taken during afternoon thunderstorms Tue. What looks like funnel clouds or even tornadoes is actually a scud cloud(s). Scud clouds form from the strong cool downdrafts in a storm which then abruptly lift the warmer air at & near the surface. As the air rises, it quickly condenses to form scud clouds. These are not dangerous & are not tornadoes. Tornadoes & funnel clouds will rotate....& in classic situations will be on the back corner of a thunderstorm hanging from a low hanging, sometimes round & rain-free cloud referred to as a wall cloud.
It's bug time.....this from the "Farmer's Alamnac":
July is the time when summer bugs are at their best (or worst, as the case may be). Herbs can be used for pest control. Dried wormwood, yarrow, santolina, tansy, mint, and lavender are traditional moth repellents. If it’s your pet who’s bothered, try putting a drop of lemon oil or rosemary oil on his or her collar for flea control. Coping With Bugs includes a few more tips for dealing with some pests in the house and garden.
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