May 10, 2006 Pleak, Needville and Arcola, Texas

Nowcasting thanks goes to Joe Lawton, who got me right in the action. (roll mouse over
image for possible comments)

Just shortly before the turn off of HWY59 to 36...pea-sized hail rains down for a few 
minutes. Heading south on 36 the clouds to the west are looking impressive. Pulling off onto
a side road in Pleak, the following images were captured. 

Movement in the clouds is evident. Very active area approaches. The center region displays Counterclockwise
rotation in it. At 5pm a Tornado is reported. 

As directed the new location is Needville. After reaching Needville, Joe directs us to head West on 442. 
We pull off and I capture the following images.

The storms at this point are losing strength. Three Meso signatures...one being right in front of us.
 

I get home and I'm treated to an awesome mammatus filled sky at sunset. The sky is completely filled with 
this awesome display!

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