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Thunderstorms tower over Arizona with 2009 monsoon season underway

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With Arizona's monsoon season underway (it runs from June 15 through Sept. 15), Gary Wojton, who taught in the Chicago Public School system for years moved to Arizona from Des Plaines 13 years ago, sends us these spectacular photos of towering cumulonimbus. He tells us,
 
"I live in Fountain Hills and am privy to seeing the monsoon clouds form---but barely get rain here in the desert region."
 

Fantastic shots, Gary!! Thanks so much for sharing them---and stay cool in that Arizona heat!
 
Tom Skilling

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Photos courtesy of Gary Wojton, Arizona