Tropical Storm Debby has top billing throughout the area … and hasn’t arrived in our area, yet…
Just a little about the storm … As of ’bout midnight, it was about 200 miles southwest of Wilmington, NC, or about 150 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach, SC. Storm intensity, 40 mph … movement east or 90 degrees at 5 mph.
If interested, Google NWS, Watches, Warnings & Advisories … All you need to know, Debby’s constant changes as it progresses north … As of about 1 a.m. Wednesday (today) total rainfall at the local weather station was approaching 3 inches since ’bout 6 p.m. Tuesday evening … give or take a few … Local winds, 10 mph, or less … More and higher expected as Debby approaches…
Today … Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83 … wind gusts as high as 21 mph, chance of precipitation … 90%.
Tonight … Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82 and a 90% chance of precipitation…
Thursday … Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82 … Chance of precipitation … 90%…
Should be some improvement by Saturday, maybe Saturday night … Debby just keeps ‘hanging on’…
Bladen County schools closed … We have come from no rain, a few weeks ago, to more than we need and more on the way … This too will cease…
U.S. continues to win in the Olympics … 86 total medals, including 24 gold … China is 2nd with 59 total … 22 gold … The games continue thru the weekend…
MacKenzie Gore pitched for the Nationals last evening, Nationals 11, Giants 5. The win kept the Giants from sweeping the series. Gore did give up 8 hits and 5 runs (4 earned) in 5 innings. Gore threw 66 of 98 pitches for strikes … Fastball and slider were working … Not his best, but good enough to win … He and the Nationals needed a win.
Both political party candidates are still on the ‘stump’ … Would be nice to hear about issues, not about personalities … both parties. I know … none among us are perfect.
And one more … Did I hear correctly? USA national debt in the $90 billion per month range. The party continues … both parties … shame, shame … If our households were run that way, we would all be bankrupt … Maybe I have incorrect info … don’t think so … Didn’t just begin, but not getting better … Shame on all … and we hear about personalities…
“For fast acting relief, try slowing down.” Jane Wagner
“Progress is not possible without deviation.” Frank Zappa
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein
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