Monsoonal Moisture by junge1

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Jun 26, 2012

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The annual shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) brings tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexica, and, to a certain extend, the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) into the American Southwest, primarily New Mexico and Arizona. High and/or Low Pressure Systems located over these States determine whether enough moisture is present to allow cloud build-up by convectional heating that may result in isolated thunderstorms. Ideally, in Arizona to have a chance of rain during the summer months, the High Pressure Cell would be stationary over the Four Corners area. In the past, the onset of the monsoon in Arizona was defined by having three consecutive days with a dew point temperature of 55F or higher. This usually happens in late June to early July. Two years ago it was changed to 'Monsoon Season', essentially a double negative, and the season is now from 15 June until 30 September, regardless of the dew point temperature. In this picture, over the White Sands National Monument, located between Las Cruces and Alamogordo, New Mexico, there is enough moisture in the air for clouds to build that will result in isolated thunderstorms later in the day. This picture was taken in September 1997 and later scanned, Sig...

Comments (38)

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mickeyrony

2:21PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

Humm... That give him a spectacular way and force . This nature look like a flow of lights . Tanks to share ((5++))

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jayfar

2:28PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

Great shot and a menacing cloud formation.

bebert

2:31PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

a very nice capture

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marybelgium

2:44PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

ciel spectaculaire !

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crunch01

2:49PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

Fantastic shot!!! Love the Rays!! and again great info thanx Bud! :o)

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Jean_C

3:02PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

Wonderful capture of the sun rays!

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kbrog

3:10PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

Beautiful capture with the rays coming down from the heavens! :)

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Faemike55

4:05PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

Wonderful and awe-inspiring capture thanks for the info as well

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sandra46

4:53PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

AMAZING SHOT!

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rachris480907

4:58PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

This is a gorgeous shot, Sig! I remember for the first few years after we moved to southeastern Arizona, the monsoon rains started consistently around July 4th (give or take a day or two), but, as the years went on, the beginning date seemed to get mor erratic. Also, the storms themselves seemed to get less dynamic (at least that was my perspective). By the time we moved away in 2002, it had been a few years since we'd had a set-your-clocks-by-the-storm-every-afternoon sort of season. Anyway...Hey! Thanks for the memories! :)

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bkhook

7:14PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

Great capture with the rays and moody clouds.

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PREECHER

7:45PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

excellent capture of the god rays...stunning... chills and thrills

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jocko500

9:16PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

love the clouds and lights. hope it will rain out where the fires are. they need it badly

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Richardphotos

9:27PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

I like the rays . usually a high pressure cell stalls over Dallas for 6 to 9 weeks in the summer

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0rest4wicked

11:20PM | Tue, 26 June 2012

That moisture will run itself up the Mogollon Rim into southern Utah too. From Cedar Breaks NM to Bryce Canyon NP, & the Aquarius Plateau would all see the rain from down south!

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lyron

12:10AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

Splendid picture!!!

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fallen21

3:49AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

Awesome shot.

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bazza

4:26AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

Love the ray you can keep any storms we have one here already..

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renecyberdoc

5:07AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

very impressive sig.

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dakotabluemoon

6:35AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

Beautiful capture of the rays here hon.

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kgb224

7:27AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

Superb capture my friend. God Bless.

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nefertiabet

8:18AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

Egal was sie anrichten die Wolken, sie sehen fantastisch aus!!!

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wizardofnoz

8:45AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

great capture of a dramatic sky

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Rainastorm

9:38AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL!

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flavia49

9:41AM | Wed, 27 June 2012

fantastic picture

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auntietk

1:50PM | Wed, 27 June 2012

Love the composition, with the grass so nicely lined up with the shape of the cloud. Don't you love it when that happens? :) An impressive sight, and a fantastic photograph!

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Isabelle711

2:04PM | Wed, 27 June 2012

Oh my goodness at the beautiful sun rays. WOW!!!! Most sweet and beautiful image my friend. :))))) Most excellent capture. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))

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