The lack of clouds was relevant. The next few words you left out:
> promising no rain as it has for nearly a year
The area was experiencing a drought.
> And then, after 14 months without rain, the well that supplied their house went dry. For nine months the Coopers hauled water by the barrel for their household needs.
> promising no rain as it has for nearly a year
The area was experiencing a drought.
> And then, after 14 months without rain, the well that supplied their house went dry. For nine months the Coopers hauled water by the barrel for their household needs.