Georgia on this date...

My friend (and weather legend) J.B. Elliot posted the following today:

* 1953 on this date is when a tornado struck Warner-Robbins AFB at Macon killing 18 people. A very memorable video came out of that event. It showed a building being lifted completely into the air and then disintegrated.

* 82,000 is how many acres burned by the wild fires in South Georgia (2 separate fires) as of today. Reports are that the fires are 70% contained but they may not be totally contailed till it rains. Northerly winds blew some of the smoke as far south as Orlando over the weekend.

Rain Dance, Anyone?

It looks like no rain is in the forecast for the 6-7 days. Perhaps there will be a chance of rain or storms between April 26 and April 30. We sure need the rain here in Alabama. Birminham's deficit is now at 11.41" for the year which makes this a severe drought. What's worse is that March and April are supposed to be two of the wettest months of the year. Maybe we should pray for rain or try to get a rain dance going. Any volunteers?