God's own magnificence!

You don't get to see this sight much if you live in a city. Too many buildings and trees in the way, but out here on the wide open prairie you get to see a lot! The skies turned deep dark, almost steely blue. The new green of the trees is accented as the sun peeks through the clouds and highlights them. The storm is passing by to the north and Valentine remains dry Tuesday.

This is looking over the Niobrara River Valley. You can see  just a little bit of the Niobrara River. I was at the area where you walk down to see fort Falls. 

Just a slight turn to the right, and the clouds turn dark and a bit ominous.

mmmm, maybe it's time to get home? 

This is what it looked like out of the hills at Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Notice the roads and how tiny they are compared to this giant thunderhead! 

Up close, you can see a little rainbow in the upper left of the cloud. It was spectacular! 

What a show God put on! 

Followed up by this stunner of a sunset. Isn't He a wizard when it comes to colorful skies!

As I write, today, there are tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings, a hazardous weather statement, and severe weather statement. To the north, the clouds do look all steely. And the radar sure looks like its headed our way. 

Batten the hatches! It's still unsettled in the Sandhills where Mother Nature has her way!