Volcanic Thunderstorm

[wxdata]

Here are some incredible pictures of the volcano in Iceland creating static electricity lightning. The pictures look like something out of a sci-fi movie!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36645958?GT1=43001

[wxman57]

Here's an ash cloud animation I found. It's even creeping westward toward New England now.
http://i.imgur.com/flMMU.gif

[sleetstorm]

What are the chances of that ash cloud making its way to SE Texas, wxdata?

[wxdata]

What are the chances of that ash cloud making its way to SE Texas, wxdata?

Looking at the forecast for upper winds, little chance.

[Ptarmigan]

Pretty cool sight!