Thunder Road and Thunder Clouds

Above, ominous storm clouds to the west of Albuquerque. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

As I usually do whenever I stay at the Route 66 Casino RV Resort in Albuquerque, I treat myself to a prime rib dinner at Thunder Road Steakhouse & Cantina.

Above, Thunder Road Steakhouse & Cantina. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Since my medical emergency of last summer that led to the insertion of two stents, I have been avoiding red meat, with occasional treats. This was one.

Above, the prime rib dinner just before diving in. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Since the forecast for the Albuquerque area tonight is a 50% chance of thunderstorms, I headed into the casino (via the hotel shuttle) and had dinner at 4:30. After I got back to The Beast, I noticed that the clouds are getting darker and closer.

According to the National Weather Service:

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.