A few minutes ago: An explosive eruption has occurred at Sakurajima Volcano in Japan. It is sending ash and smoke up to 3,500 meters high and ejecting volcanic rocks up to 1,300 meters. Ash is currently drifting southeast, and officials are urging caution in nearby areas.

Asheville, western NC to see rain, possible severe weather. Latest forecast

If I didn’t say it was ash you would think it was snow in mid February! But, this is ash falling down wind from a very active wildfire north of Amarillo Texas. The fire is 4-5 miles west of this location with the ash falling! #weather #texas #txwx #wildfire #fire | Blake Brown Photography