On this 4th of July, patriotic Americans anticipate colorful fireworks displays and most will not be disappointed. But I will be flying east, above the Great Plains, to attend a wedding in my home town. Nevertheless, I anticipate a spectacular light show as well, provided by Mother Nature.
As I wait for my flight at Denver International Airport, large thunderstorms are spaced across the Plains, from southern New Mexico to Wisconsin. Fueled by heat and a meandering cold front, those supercells will likely produce damaging hail, tornadoes and, of course, intense lightning.
We will travel between the storms, likely detoured from our planned flight path. And while I may witness human fireworks displays along the way, nature's light show is sure to be more spectacular.
As I wait for my flight at Denver International Airport, large thunderstorms are spaced across the Plains, from southern New Mexico to Wisconsin. Fueled by heat and a meandering cold front, those supercells will likely produce damaging hail, tornadoes and, of course, intense lightning.
We will travel between the storms, likely detoured from our planned flight path. And while I may witness human fireworks displays along the way, nature's light show is sure to be more spectacular.
