Monday, August 18, 2008

Damaging hail and strong winds were anticipated...


August 16, 2008
Newfane, Vermont
Photographer states :: August hail storm

...and across the pond...

Will awful August be the wettest for nearly a century? (click here)

By Paul Sims

Last updated at 10:47 AM on 18th August 2008

Been caught in a summer downpour lately?
Then the following will probably come as no surprise.
According to forecasters, Britain is on course for the wettest August since 1912.
Some parts of the country are expected to see more than double the average rainfall for the month....