We started our bridge day with a picnic under a gorgeous sunny sky. BUT, this is southern Florida in the summer so the afternoon meant a wild thunderstorm coming through, actually two thunderstorms. The wind was so strong that the rain was driven under the bridge all the way across. The only shelter was behind the concrete pillars. We saw it coming and stowed all the picnic gear so it was exciting rather than a nuisance. After the thunderstorms two open water students and I did an hour and thirteen minute dive. There was a large school of medium-sized horse-eye jacks out by the channel. With the return of large schools of baitfish we are seeing blue runners frequently as well. The water was eighty-four to eighty-six degrees. I did not need the 3mm suit I was wearing. The rain has shortened the vis to between five and fifteen feet. It didn't matter; we had a great time. A bridge picnic with a few "Arnold Palmers (tea and lemonade)" and a bridge dive! Get in the water, Ham
