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We Have No Words: The Stormy Sky Over South Dakota Looked Like Two Worlds Colliding
We aren’t storm chasers ourselves, but we’d be lying if we said the photos and videos we see of big storms didn’t excite us just a bit. There’s something about Mother Nature cooking up some action in the sky that’s so darn intriguing. An Instagrammer who posts as @valentinapaiusanrecently posted a video of a thunderstorm in South Dakota that’s positively breathtaking. The storm began just as the sun set, creating an incredible juxtaposition in the sky. The gray storm clouds above the fiery red sunset are truly spectacular.
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A Crowd Gathered to Shoot Photos and Video of the Spectacular South Dakota Thunderstorm
IG_stormchaseers explained that thunderstorms typically happened during the day, but this sunset storm in South Dakota had the perfect conditions.
Under certain conditions, thunderstorms can intensify again after sunset, mainly due to changes in atmospheric structure rather than surface heating. As the ground cools, a stable layer of air forms near the surface. This layer reduces friction and allows winds slightly above the ground to accelerate, creating what meteorologists call a low-level jet. This fast-moving air transports warm, moist air into the storm system, effectively supplying it with fresh energy and moisture,” the post explains.
“Wow. Just wow. So much respect for mother nature,” someone commented.
“Truly stunning, wonderful world phenomenon,” another person agreed.
The video has music playing, and some wanted to hear the thunder roll.
“I wish the sound was the storm itself it’s beautiful,” someone wrote.
“Nature reveals herself in her best light,” another person shared.
Of course, some people know just how dangerous those South Dakota thunderstorms can be and thought it was just too risky.
“Now all of you should be inside! That is way too dangerous,” a concerned follower wrote.
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