Rain in the desolate Nevada desert
A welcome relief to summer’s heat
Cloud bursts let loose hailstones
Lightning strikes signal danger ahead
Flash floods can unleash swift waters
Sweeping away arid ground and roads
Temperatures quickly drop 38 degrees
A summer storm comes suddenly
Surprising all caught in its fury.
The desert turns green as wildflowers bloom
Unexpected beauty in such a desolate area
A welcome though furious respite