Clearing Galveston Skies

Scattered cumulus clouds drift past resort buildings as seen from the beach on the island of

Galveston, Texas. Earlier overcast skies began to give way to sunny skies as the day progressed. This view looks west about 11:15 AM, Thursday, November 24, 2011. The beach area was nearly deserted as it was Thanksgiving Day. The location here was between the city of Galveston to the southwest and Big Reef point to the northeast. Air temperature was in the mid 60s, and water temperature in the low 70s.