A glider heads for the convection.

 

Thunderstorms beginning to fire in the distance over the Riverside County Mountains.

 

Clouds continue to build in the afternoon heat.

 

Gliders continue to flirt with the building cumulus towers.

 

A glider (bottom right) heads for the thunderstorm base.

 

Thunderstorms are looking imminent!

 

Towering cumulus goes up to the south over Volcan Mountain.

 

A glider pilot lands after what was likely a bumpy ride!

 

More towers go up over Hot Springs Mountain near Warner Springs.

 

A glider (bottom right) takes advantage of the lift provided by the towering cumulus.

 

Possible funnel cloud below a newly developed thunderstorm.

 

Same possible funnel cloud. The structure in the photo looks about right so I'd be surprised if this wasn't a funnel cloud.

 

The glider pilot circles a thermal.

 

The pilot gets a little braver (bottom left)!

 

Another pilot joins in on the fun.

 

More fun with flight.

 

Heavy rain core associated with a thunderstorm.

 

Plenty of updrafts to go around.

 

Rain engulfs Hot Springs Mountain.

 

Thunderstorm near Warner Springs.

 

The thunderstorm begins to pulse out.

 

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