That line of Samuel L. Jackson's in Jurassic Park pops into my head from time to time. Prepping for a tropical storm/hurricane seems like an appropriate time. Here we are, at the end of June, and we're getting prepared for the second tropical storm warning in a week. Officially Tropical Storm Enrique, it could possibly turn into a category 2 hurricane in the next day or two. Thankfully, this potential bad boy is supposed to pass by far enough out that we should just get 50-60 knot winds and rain--albeit a lot of rain! After living in Juneau, 50-60 knot winds just don't sound like that big a deal. The last tropical storm dropped about six inches of rain on us in an afternoon, so it will interesting to see what this one brings...
I have to laugh at us a little because I remember our time in San Carlos last summer. Joe and I talked about wishing a big storm would make its way up to us so we could experience one. Be careful what you wish for! It may not have happened last year, but it sure is this year. Location, location, location!
We'll be checking the National Hurricane Center's website for updates on Enrique today and making sure we're prepped. Hang on, because something ugly this way comes!
Yes, careful what you wish for! Stay safe all of you - hope the winds and rain don't cause you any problems.
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