#tropical storm nicholas

[multiverse-imagines]

@paprikamaustepurkki asked for something fluffy from the reverse Isekai au in an earlier ask!

Technically not completely fluffy, it's more… Wolfwood pining, and before Wolfwood entered the relationship. Enjoy anyway!

Rain

April, year 3.

"Oh, looks like it's gonna rain tomorrow." You gave a non-committal comment, not looking up from your phone

"You mentioned that before. Is that dangerous?" Nicholas asked, worry lining his voice

"Not this time, at least. There's plain old rain, which is just basic rainfall, there's thunderstorms that are harsh rain, with thunder and lightning, and there's tropical storms, when the storm gains power from the winds and water of the ocean, and hurricanes or typhoons, which can decimate entire cities."

"Ah, like Vash being The Humanoid Typhoon." Wolfy nodded.

"Yeah. Typhoons happen in the Pacific ocean and rotate counter-clockwise, and hurricanes are in the Atlantic and spin the opposite way." You whirled a finger around as an example.

"That's scary. Do you have those here?"

"No, just thunderstorms. We occasionally get hurricanes that come far inward, but they just end up being really bad thunderstorms. It's still kinda scary though." You shrugged. Wolfwood had become quite curious about the Earth's weather. It was stranger than anything he'd seen on Gunsmoke. Water, just falling from the sky, freezing and turning into snow, the air generating electricity… it was all so crazy to him.

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The rain fell hard on the roof of the cabin. It being his first rain, Nicholas watched the rain fall onto the balcony from the living room. You took a look out onto the back balcony.

"You should probably smoke out front today, Wolfy. It's blowing from the east." You recommended.

"N-nah, I'm Good. I don't wanna go out there." Wolfwood shook his head, the nagging of his addiction desiring otherwise.

"Not at all? It's just like a cold shower out there, there's nothing to be afraid of." You frowned.

"Just don't wanna do it." Wolfwood shook his head,

You shrugged, and made her way upstairs. A few minutes later, you came down the stairs wearing a pair of shorts, a T-Shirt, and pulled on a pair of boots.

"Vash! Ready to go play?"

"Fuck yeah!" He cheered coming from his room in similar attire, left arm missing.

"What are you two doing?"

"We're gonna go play in the rain. You can always join us if you want. It's not gonna hurt you." You smiled as you opened the door, leading you and Vash to exit. The two of them carefully made their way down the stairs before hopping around in the puddles outside, the water splashing into their legs. They ran around, giggling, kicking around a kickball, caking it in mud. Vash kicked the ball and it shot into the grove of trees that lined the property.

"Ah, I'll get it!" He cheerily approached you, intending to pass in order to retrieve the ball.

"Hey, hold on a minute." You grabbed his arm as he passed. He gave a questioning look, but smiled in realization. He pulled you close, giving a gentle caress of your face. You pulled Vash in for a sweet tender kiss, the rain picking up its pelting, as if to emphasize your intimate affection.

Wolfwood had been watching from the balcony, watching the sweet moment. A pang of… jealousy? Entered his heart. But for who? Did he wish that was him and Milly? Did he wish to be corralled in the embrace of Needle Noggin's arm? Or did he wish to be holding you so tenderly? Was it all of these things? Rainy days confused him, he decided.

"Wolfy! Come join us!!!" You called, noticing him on the balcony. Wolfwood sighed, giving a thumbs up before retreating inside. While you and Vash returned to playing with the kickball after it was retrieved, Nicholas stepped out from the basement entrance in a pair of basketball shorts, his tennis shoes, and a black t-shirt. He took a deep breath before stepping into the rain.

Cold. This was really damn cold. Like pin pricks to his shoulders, his body quickly became soggy. He made his way to his two housemates, the mud squelching under his shoes.

"I think I made a mistake coming out here." He frowned, not enjoying the cold.

"Just give it a minute, Wolfwood! Ya get used to the cold!" Vash smiled. They returned to kicking the ball around, allowing Wolfwood to join in. On one pass, he kicked the ball, slipping in the mud, and falling onto his ass. After shaking off his shock, he began to laugh with you and Vash who had already been laughing. The two of you held out your hands to bring Wolfwood out of the mud, only for him to pull them down into the mud with him, a snarky smile on his face. You and Vash squeaked at being pulled down, and continued to laugh. Giving in to being dirty, you took a handful of mud, pressing it to Wolfy's face. His dumbfounded face was enough to make Vash laugh like a tea kettle. Wolfwood, regaining his senses, pressed his muddy hand into your face as well before doing the same to Vash.

"Fuckin' assholes!" Wolfwood laughed. Turning to push Vash back into the mud, you soon followed behind, making a dog pile in the mud. The three of you laughed together, the rain beginning to lighten up. Soon the clouds parted, allowing a few beams of light to shine through. The three of you all took in this moment, muddy, laughing and enjoying the moment, the kickball unloved and forgotten in the grove for the time being.

Clambering back inside, Wolfwood used Vash's shower, while you and Vash made your way to the master bath. Wolfwood couldn't help but hear the delicious noises coming from the bathroom as the two claimed to be cleaning up. He felt… lonely in this shower. Not that he'd ever showered with someone before, but.. hearing the two of you have… a little more than fun, made him wish he could join you two… he felt this feeling before… wanting to… spend his tomorrows… with them…. He'd thought that before… but… when?

He nodded again at the notion of rainy days bringing nothing but confusion. He left the shower, and joined you and Vash, who were cuddled up on the couch, somehow finishing their "shower" before him.

"You two are noisy. And I thought you were a quiet book worm, my liege." Nicholas teased the two of you, sitting on the couch with them. Vash gave a light chuckle as you buried your face into Vash's chest, embarrassed.

[leverageclips]

@leverage-ot3 tagged me!

3 ships: The leverage ot3 obviously, Merthur and vashwood (vash the Stampede and Nicholas D Wolfwood)

First ever ship: oh damn probably Naruhina, I really liked the dynamic ADHD extrovert x super shy introvert

Last song: Spookie Coochie by Doechii

Last film: .... It's Aquaman 2, I just really like going to the movie theater and I have a discount on my local one. It's actually a really fun romp if you like dumb adventure movies and expect nothing else from it.

Currently reading: other than my thousands of ao3 tabs I'm reading The Revenge of the Sith novelization by Matthew Stover. It's GREAT. If you like star wars (doesn't matter if you like or not the prequels) you MUST read it, it's insanely well written.

Currently consuming: I fell down the rabbit hole AGAIN and I'm rewatching Black Sails. The brainrot is DEEP and it doesn't help that the show is super well written.

Currently craving: an infinite summer break. My classes start again next Monday and I'm dreading it (I really don't want to do my ambulance rotation this semester)

Normally I forget to tag people but just for shits and giggles: @the-oncoming-tropical-storm what's up girl

[ao3feed-narlie]

We'll Call It Paradise

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/z15kGWp by desiring_assemblage Sai invites his Cambridge bestie, Isaac, and a few of his mates from St John’s to work in the Caribbean for the summer at his aunt's resort. Oh, and Isaac invites his friend Charlie, since Sai’s aunt wants all the help she can get. Nick’s never met anyone as interesting as Charlie before; does he just want to be Charlie’s ‘good mate’ or could there be a storm brewing in the tropics? 🌴🌴🌴 Words: 4042, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Charles "Charlie" Spring (Heartstopper), Nicholas "Nick" Nelson, Isaac Henderson (Heartstopper), Sai Verma, Christian McBride (Heartstopper), Otis Smith | Omar, Victoria "Tori" Spring, Jane Spring, Julio Spring, Sarah Nelson, Original Characters Relationships: Nicholas "Nick" Nelson/Charles "Charlie" Spring Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting, Confident Charles "Charlie" Spring (Heartstopper), Smitten Nicholas "Nick" Nelson, Smart Nicholas "Nick" Nelson, POV Charles "Charlie" Spring (Heartstopper), POV Nicholas "Nick" Nelson, Mutual Pining, Pining, Slow Burn, Light Angst, Caribbean Islands, Beaches, Summer, Sexuality Crisis, Gay Charles "Charlie" Spring (Heartstopper), Bisexual Nicholas "Nick" Nelson, Gay Sex, Sand & Sweat read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/z15kGWp

[nicholascbiase]

Common Causes of Water Damage in Homes - A List by Experts at Boss Disaster Restoration Inc.

Common Causes of Water Damage in Homes - A List by Experts at Boss Disaster Restoration Inc.

Water damage to homes can cause significant and expensive destruction, from the loss of personal belongings to serious health complications. Thus, quickly identifying and responding to potential water-related issues is essential to avoid long-term problems.

Nicholas C. Biase

Water stains, odors, and mold growth are signs of water damage in any household. Left unchecked, mold and mildew could spread throughout your home, causing structural issues and other potential dangers.

Leaky Pipes

Experts at Boss Disaster Restoration Inc. point out that water damage due to leaky pipes is one of the most prevalent household issues, threatening your belongings and costing considerable repairs. Furthermore, its damp environment fosters mold growth - so leaky pipes should be addressed as soon as possible to mitigate their negative consequences and avoid water damage altogether.

One small leak can waste around a liter of water each hour, which adds up over time and could add up to more than 100 gallons over one year - an amount that usually falls outside traditional homeowners' insurance coverage.

Signs of a leaky pipe include discolored walls or ceilings, warped floors, bubbling paint or peeling wallpaper. Listen out at night for any water-dripping noise, and inspect your home regularly for these indicators of trouble.

Leaks that go undetected for an extended period can cause extensive structural and cosmetic damage in your home, from wood rot and replacement need to mold formation that poses health hazards to people with respiratory conditions. Boss Disaster Restoration Inc. experts regularly inspect water bills or pressure changes to minimize damage.

Old Appliances

Most appliances have an expected lifespan, after which they begin to leak. This is especially true of water heaters with tanks constantly filled with water that age over time and start leaking or rusting out, leading to leakage or corrosion of the tank itself. If your old heater spreads frequently and becomes outdated quickly, consider upgrading with one featuring tankless technology instead.

Experts at Boss Disaster Restoration Inc. say refrigerators equipped with an ice maker may also leak. Over time, their supply lines may become compromised or disconnected from their appliances and cause leakage that leads to significant water damage and mold growth.

Not only can leaky appliances cause flooding and water damage, but specific weather events, such as hurricanes or tropical storms, can also create massive amounts of flooding. Hurricane-force winds and high tides from hurricanes or tropical storms may create high tides that flood homes, while heavy rainfall can overwhelm drainage systems, leading to flash floods.

Some of these causes of water damage can be prevented with regular maintenance and inspection. For instance, clogged dishwasher drains can be avoided with regular filter cleanings. A leaking refrigerator's water line inspection should include prompt repairs or replacement when needed, and flooding basements should be protected against through proper home grade and drainage and sump pump maintenance.

Flooding

Water is essential to our lives, yet it can also damage a home. Understanding how water can wreak havoc can help protect against potential issues and minimize risks.

Flooding is one of the leading causes of water damage, occurring when rivers and lakes cannot manage excess rain or snowmelt, professionals at Boss Disaster Restoration Inc. suggest. A flood can submerge buildings and other structures as it spreads, endangering lives and property while potentially polluting drinking water sources with contaminants that could pose health hazards; for this reason, it's wise to remain away from affected areas until professional inspectors have evaluated their safety.  

Plumbing problems are another leading source of water damage, including leaky pipes and clogged drains that lead to mold growth, buckled or warped floors, musty smells, and musty odors. Although water damage caused by plumbing problems is usually easily rectifiable once detected early enough, early intervention is critical to minimize its consequences.

Other forms of water damage may be more challenging to repair and can often involve major natural disasters like floods or fires. While it's impossible to prevent such events, you can still take steps to mitigate their effects by installing flood sensors in flood-prone areas and regularly inspecting roofs for leaks.

Poor Ventilation

As per Boss Disaster Restoration Inc. professionals, unchecked leaks can quickly cause water damage, including damaged floors, destroyed furniture, severe mold, and mildew growth. A humid environment also provides ideal breeding grounds for rust, which can wreak havoc with stored items in your attic and roofing and exterior components of your house.

Odors of decay or mildew can also indicate water damage, while dark spots on walls and ceilings could indicate mold growth. Mold and mildew pose health risks to those with allergies or respiratory conditions who come in contact with them, so keeping an eye out is always recommended!

Paint that bubbles or flakes are another telltale sign of water issues in your home, which should be resolved as quickly as possible to prevent surface damage and structural problems from surface flooding. When walls feel soft or spongy to the touch, this could indicate water seepage requiring repair work behind walls.

Lack of ventilation enables warm, moist air to remain trapped inside buildings, leading to excess humidity and condensation on windows and other surfaces and encouraging rot, structural issues, and increased utility bills. Poor ventilation also promotes the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), toxic gases that may cause dizziness, nausea,  and headaches.

[richdadpoor]

Tropical Storm Harold Has Swept Into Texas

Bubba Ferguson drags a boat through a flooded street in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicholas on September. 14, 2021, in San Luis Pass, Texas.Photo: David J. Phillip (AP) Tropical storm Harold made landfall over Southern Texas earlier today, making it the first storm to reach the continental U.S. in the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Ian Recovery | Extreme Earth The storm has…

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Tropical Storm Hilary pounds Southern California with heavy rain, flash flooding

- By Nicholas Grondin , University of Tampa , The Conversation -

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall on Mexico’s Baja peninsula and moved into Southern California with damaging wind and heavy rainfall on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

For the first time ever, the National Hurricane Center had issued a tropical storm watch for large parts of Southern California. Forecasters warned of a “potentially historic amount of rainfall,” and the governors of California and Nevada declared states of emergency.

Hurricane scientist Nick Grondin explained ahead of landfall why the storm, with help from El Niño and a heat dome over much of the country, could bring flash flooding, wind damage and mudslides to the region.

How rare are tropical storms in the Southwest?

California had only one confirmed tropical storm landfall in the past. It was in September 1939 and called the Long Beach Tropical Storm. It caused about US$2 million dollars in damage in the Los Angeles area – that would be about $44 million today. A hurricane in 1858 came close but didn’t make landfall, though its winds did significant damage to San Diego.

What the Southwest does see fairly regularly are the remnants of tropical cyclones, storms that continue on after a tropical cyclone loses its surface circulation. These remnant storms are more common in the region than people might think.

Just last year, Hurricane Kay took a similar track to the one Hurricane Hilary is on and brought significant rainfall to Southern California and Arizona. Famously, Hurricane Nora in 1997 made landfall in Mexico’s Baja California and kept moving north, bringing tropical storm-force winds to California and widespread flooding that caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage, particularly to fruit trees and agriculture.

The National Hurricane Center’s three-day rainfall forecast issued Aug. 19, 2023, shows rainfall totals that are well above what some areas typically receive in a year. National Hurricane Center

A study led by atmospheric scientist Elizabeth Ritchie in 2011 found that, on average, about 3.1 remnant systems from tropical cyclones affected the U.S. Southwest each year from 1992 to 2005. That’s a short record, but it gives you an idea of the frequency.

Typically, the remnants of tropical cyclones don’t go beyond California, Nevada and Arizona, though it wouldn’t be unprecedented. In this case, forecasters expect the effects to extend far north. The National Hurricane Center on Aug. 18 projected at least a moderate risk of flooding across large parts of Southern California, southern Nevada and far-western Arizona, and a high risk of flooding for regions east of San Diego.

What’s making this storm so unusual?

One influence is the El Niño climate pattern this year, which is showing signs of strengthening in the Pacific. Another, which might be less intuitive, is the heat dome over much of the U.S.

During El Niño, the tropical Pacific is warmer than normal, and both the eastern and central Pacific tend to be more active with storms, as we saw in 2015 and 1997. Generally, hurricanes need at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) to maintain their intensity. Normally, the waters off Southern California are much cooler. But with the high initial intensity of Hurricane Hilary over warm water to the south, and the fact that the storm is moving fast, forecasters think it might be able to survive the cooler water.

The influence of the heat dome is interesting. Meteorology researcher Kimberly Wood published a fantastic thread on X, formerly known as Twitter, describing the large-scale pattern around similar storms that have affected the southwestern United States. A common thread with these storms is the presence of a ridge, or high-pressure system, in the central U.S. When you have a high-pressure system like the heat dome covering much of the country, air is pushed down and warms significantly. Air around this ridge is moving clockwise. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system is over the Pacific Ocean with winds rotating counterclockwise. The result is that these winds are likely to accelerate Hilary northward into California.

Despite the rarity of tropical cyclones reaching California, numerical weather prediction models since the storm’s formation have generally shown Hilary likely to accelerate along the west coast of Baja California and push into Southern California.

What are the risks?

The threat of tropical storm-force winds led the National Hurricane Center to issue its first-ever tropical storm watch for Southern California on Aug. 18. However, water is almost always the primary concern with tropical storms. In California, that can mean flash flooding from extreme rainfall enhanced by mountains.

When a tropical storm plows up on a mountain, that can lead to more lifting, more condensation aloft and more rainfall than might otherwise be expected. It happened with Hurricane Lane in Hawaii in 2018 and can also happen in other tropical cyclone-prone locations with significant orographic, or mountain, effects, such as the west coast of Mexico.

That can mean dangerous flash flooding from the runoff. It can also have a secondary hazard – mudslides, including in areas recovering from wildfires.

In dry areas, heavy downpours can also trigger flash flooding. Forecasts showed Death Valley likely to get more rain from the storm than its average for an entire year. Death Valley National Park warned of flash flooding through Aug. 22 and closed its visitor centers and campgrounds.

Keep in mind this is still an evolving situation. Forecasts can change, and all it takes is one band of rain setting up in the right spot to cause significant flooding. Those in the path of Hilary should refer to their local weather offices for additional information. This would include local National Weather Service offices in the United States and Servicio Meteorológico Nacional in Mexico.

Nicholas Grondin, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tampa

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

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Texas A&M conceives novel flooding prediction tool

[heizerux]

Okay. . . That’s funny lol

[rjzimmerman]

The thing was “ragged” just yesterday. It would produce lots of rain over coastal Texas or Louisiana, or both, but would just be a wet tropical depression. Now it’s a tropical storm, and some are saying that by the time it hits land, it might be a weak hurricane.

Excerpt from this New York Times story:

Weather-weary Texans braced for another storm on Monday, setting up barricades and shutting down schools as Nicholas, a tropical storm that could soon approach hurricane strength, traveled along the state’s Gulf Coast.

As of Monday afternoon, the center of the storm was just offshore, moving north over the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters said it was expected to land on the coast of central Texas by Monday evening.

Nicholas was expected to bring more than a foot of rain to parts of coastal Texas, the National Hurricane Center said. Warnings of a dangerous storm surge extended east to Louisiana, where people are still recovering after Hurricane Ida battered the southern reaches of the state two weeks ago.

From Yale Climate Connections:

Forecast models are consistent in bringing Nicholas northward until landfall by Monday evening over the central Texas coast. After landfall, Nicholas will turn more to the northeast and slow down to a forward speed of 7-10 mph, allowing the storm to keep some of its circulation over water and generate heavy rains for multiple days. With widespread rains of 8-16 inches predicted through Wednesday over much of coastal Texas and Louisiana, damaging floods costing hundreds of millions of dollars are likely.

[caramara3]

To everyone in southeast Texas, myself included, preparing for the impact of Tropical Storm Nicholas please remember to stay safe. After what we experienced with Harvey, not to mention if anyone is old enough to remember the impact of Tropical Storm Allison, do not take any chances.

If you can evacuate, do it now.

Gather as much supplies as you can.

[ashleybenlove]

I’m officially under tropical storm warning because of Tropical Storm Nicholas so that’s a thing.

Here’s the NHC website 

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/

[foreverandalwayscrysis]

LALAKDJFKAL CRYINNGGGGGGGG I LOVE SPACE CITY WEATHER

[llilychen]

harry styles is getting the authentic houston experience

[ah-musing-musings]

Tropical Storm Nicholas musings

I live in the Houston, TX, US area, actually on the outskirts closer to the coast. Yesterday we experienced our first tropical storm of the hurricane season, Tropical Storm Nicholas. The energies during and after the storms are always so unique.

During the storm it's trepidation, anxiety, worry; the wild animal population panics and they try to find viable shelter to weather the worst of it. Last night a raccoon ran onto my porch; he scared me as much as I scared him, but I wondered and worried about the sweet thing all night. I tried to find the feral cats we feed, hoping the kitten was okay (stay tuned for kitten update; spoiler alert: she's just fine!). I obsessively checked the motorcycles (are they covered? at one point I was sure they'd have been blown off their kickstands, but of course they weren't and I was relieved to see them both upright and covered). Is the back patio safe? Are the chairs blown around? Did anything get removed from the yard? Sitting inside, I could hear the wind howling, shaking my bedroom window, and all I could imagine were terrified raccoons and opossums, cats crying for help as the rain flurried around them; I am exhausted this morning.

The morning after a big storm is always interesting. This morning was more akin to Ike's morning after as opposed to Harvey's morning after, thank the gods. Neighbors sweeping branches and leaves out of their driveways, pulling decorative evergreens back into an upright position (the evergreens have more shallow root systems than say, a live oak; I have only seen a few oaks uprooted by storms [typically tornadoes, which thankfully we don't get many of], but I've seen plenty an evergreen knocked over), clearing storm drains of debris, checking their vehicles and their property for damage. For suburban Houstonians, Ike and Nicholas were very much the same. We experienced minor flooding, 20-30mph winds, and rain. They both sounded worse than they were.

The energy though... being outside and seeing all of these people with nothing in common coming together to help each other... it evokes such a unique emotion, one I truly don't have words for. My heart aches with longing like it's full of appreciation for those who put aside petty differences in others' times of need. Ignorant of meaningless neighborly disputes (they keep me up at night with their barking dog, they parked in front of my house, blah blah blah...), these people come together to serve each other without disdain, without thought of themselves or the past. It both breaks and fills my heart, and it reminds me of being a child without all these perceived grudges and hang-ups. It reminds me of riding my bicycle with neighbor kids, no thought given to age/gender/race/religion; just enjoying the company of others, genuinely enjoying true camaraderie.

Harvey, on the other hand, decimated Houston and its surrounding areas; floodwaters caused drainage systems to fail, and a necessity flood-letting of drainage levees. The release of floodwaters from our flood control systems actually caused more damage than the storm, but it would have been worse if the barriers had broken. Millions without power for weeks on end, without food or water; it was devastating. I feel my mind has blocked out much of Harvey (something that happens frequently when I experience trauma; I call it my "Overactive Trauma Filter Technique") but what I do remember was frantic pounding at my door, a neighbor screaming about floodwaters and endangered vehicles. I was living in an (unfortunately notoriously poor and run-down) apartment complex in August of 2017. I hurriedly grabbed my rain boots and my car keys before bolting outside; the experience was incredibly disorienting. Imagine, being awoken from sleep by frenzied neighbors all trying to salvage their vehicles, then immediately stepping outside into the worst rains in 100 years. My car was indeed in danger of being overcome by the bayou overflowing just a couple hundred yards from the parking lot. I sprinted downstairs, and as soon as I stepped into the parking lot itself I realized my rain boots were ineffective; I ripped them off and... honestly I don't remember if I threw them or if I put them in my car... Some neighbors and I, out of necessity, decided to move the construction fence surrounding the only dry-ish land we spotted. There used to be a building next to mine that burned down about a year before I moved in, and the complex's solution was to leave bare foundation surrounded by a "temporary" construction fence. It took three grown men and myself to slide the fence close enough to the bare foundation, closer to the ghost of the building, so that we had space for our vehicles on the sidewalk and the surrounding grass. I get into my car which, fortunately, was able to start. The only option I have is to drive my little Chevrolet Sonic onto the sidewalk and into the grass, so that's exactly what I did. And glad I did, because it ended up being the only way to save my car from total loss.

The reason I tell this story is to demonstrate how, even in the direst of circumstances and when all seems lost, we can create light. Either by ourselves or with the help of those around us, we can accomplish incredible things. This situation stills warms my heart and occasionally brings me to tears; when I remember how grateful my neighbors and I were for each other that night, how one instance can shatter my cold view of humanity, somehow everything feels okay. If I can cooperate with the neighbor that accused my family member of stealing from him, who got kicked down the stairs by said family member for being aggressive and intoxicated, if I can cooperate with a person like that... then what can we as a collective accomplish when we collaborate with like-minded and like-moraled individuals?

Humanity doesn't always have to suck. Sometimes we surprise even ourselves with our capacity for selflessness and teamwork.

Thanks for reading; let me know in the replies if you have any similar stories of humans overcoming their emotional barricades to benefit the greater collective, or even just a nice story of people being cool!

Hope everyone in the Gulf Coastal area is safe.

p.s. The aforementioned kitten update: she was with her mother this morning! Her mother is tiny, barely larger than the kitten; mother picked her up and hurried into my open garage when she spotted me this morning. It was truly hilarious to see that tiny mother with her baby, almost as big as she was! I made sure to put extra food for them in my garage (I often leave my garage open before and after a storm, to encourage the feral cat population to take shelter and keep them safe).

[its-okay-2-decay]

I've lost power here in Texas more than I've ever lost power in every other state I've been in combined.

[dearyallfrommatt]

Monday, September 13, 2021

Monday, September 13, 2021

Tropical Storm Nicholas is about 70 miles south of Port O’Connor, Texas. It’s moving fairly slow and should make landfall sometime late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Right now, it looks like it’ll hit somewhere on the middle coast of Texas around Corpus Christie, head west over Northern Louisiana, and moving on through Mississippi. It looks like it’ll stay a tropical storm but that’s bad…

[thejewishlink]

Tropical Storm Nicholas Threatens Gulf Coast With Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Nicholas Threatens Gulf Coast With Heavy Rain

MIAMI (AP) – Tropical Storm Nicholas was moving up the Gulf Coast on Monday, threatening to bring heavy rain and floods to coastal areas of Texas, Mexico and storm-battered Louisiana. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Nicholas was strengthening, churning up top winds of 60 mph (95 kph) in a 1 a.m. CDT update. It was traveling north-northwest at 15 mph (24 kph) on a…