Here comes the storm

I preparded for the storm by checking the batteries in my camera, checking my bag to make sure the hand held radios, batteries and other needed items were in place. I then watched the TV for weather reports.

The wind was picking up so I ran outside, fed the cats and grabbed my gazing ball from beside the porch. I headed back out but as I reached the storm door, the wind picked the welcome mat up from the porch and at the same time threw a lawn chair towards me. Needless to say, I backed away from the storm door.

The main part of the storm has passed us. We received 62.4 mph winds, heavy rain and a lot of lightning. Per the scanner, reports are coming in of windows being blown out. The rain gauge closest to us showed 0.45 " of rain but other areas have reports of an inch. The storm continues to move Northeast. The wind in my area has decreased but we are still receiving thunder, lightning and much lighter rain. The thunder booms, then seems to rumble off in the distance. We are safe once again.