A day late -- that was yesterday. And as it turned out, many people in the Chicago area took far too much care. As it got dark, DARK between 4 and 5 pm, some people took off work early to head home. Me? I headed downtown for the scheduled Disability Pride Parade committee meeting. Impressive thunder and lightning, but no more than a sprinkle of rain and the only wind was a gentle breeze off the lake. which, I now read, was the point: The low pressure drew in cool air off the lake that essentially aborted the predicted thunderstorms.
Oh, yes. A couple of people called in on the speakerphone who would normally have attended in person, but there were about a dozen there including several for the first time.
Most of it seems to be going either North, or South of us. With a bit of snuggles to the East or West. This is what's happening now, according to the weather guys: Light Thunderstorm Rain
Vivie Kitty is back in her basket. Dad found her there when he brought her tuna this morning. Everybody is greatly relieved. For her part, she's busy sleeping. *grin*
Everybody near this take care, hear?
ReplyDeleteMassive line of storms puts one in five in US at risk for severe weather
Meteorologists from Chicago to Washington warn system could be the 'worst severe weather outbreak' of the year [Click]
--Alan
A day late -- that was yesterday. And as it turned out, many people in the Chicago area took far too much care. As it got dark, DARK between 4 and 5 pm, some people took off work early to head home. Me? I headed downtown for the scheduled Disability Pride Parade committee meeting. Impressive thunder and lightning, but no more than a sprinkle of rain and the only wind was a gentle breeze off the lake. which, I now read, was the point: The low pressure drew in cool air off the lake that essentially aborted the predicted thunderstorms.
DeleteUntil the next worst one.
DeleteNot making light of this. It definitely sounds serious. But one does get a little bit blase when all one hears is superlatives all the time.
I'm glad, Bill!
DeleteWas anyone else at your scheduled meeting, or only you?
Oh, yes. A couple of people called in on the speakerphone who would normally have attended in person, but there were about a dozen there including several for the first time.
DeleteFirst growl of my blundertigers! The radar is truly sobering. If I lose electric and disappear, won't surprise me. . . .
ReplyDeleteSending you safe, snug vibes, Puddle♥
DeleteMost of it seems to be going either North, or South of us. With a bit of snuggles to the East or West. This is what's happening now, according to the weather guys: Light Thunderstorm Rain
DeleteVivie Kitty is back in her basket. Dad found her there when he brought her tuna this morning. Everybody is greatly relieved. For her part, she's busy sleeping. *grin*
ReplyDeleteEven the most intrepid explorer return home eventually.
DeleteYay!!!
DeleteSounds like Vivie Kitty finally caught that fly she was stalking. ;-)
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