great vid, gabe.... ain't mother nature awesome?
while at the link you posted, i followed to another....
which was interesting to me, cuz sis' friend lives in SD
and he sent us photos weeks ago after the "freak" hailstorm.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-10827538now, about the whirlwind of fire..... round these parts, they speak
of st. elmo's fire ... no, not the movie, but this:
"St. Elmo's Fire: St. Elmo's' Fire is a visually stunning manifestation of glowing electrical discharges which engulf tall structures such as church spires, flag poles, bridges and sailing masts. Airplane wings are also susceptible to the phenomena. St. Elmo's fire usually appears during storms and has long been considered an omen by sailors at sea. For
Weather Phenomenon and Elements: The Fire Of St. ElmoSt. Elmo's Fire and It's Relation to Ball Lightning"
(link didn't work on this one)source : my neighbors and
http://anomaliesandquandaries.homestead.com/index2.html#anchor_331