Buffalo Gal

First it was the little black and white maps with the grids and arrows in the newspaper, then The Weather Channel and now www.weather.com.
We can't control nature, but with a little information we can make an educated guess as to whether we'll need a sweater, snow chains or a raincoat.
The system is not foolproof, we've all been caught unaware in a deluge or cancelled a picnic on what turned out to be a sunny day. But generally the indications are pretty good.
The weather outside has been horrible all week and a massive storm stalled near our weekend destination of Asheville. Here and now looked pretty bad, but the forecast insisted on sun for Saturday in Asheville. It didn't seem possible. We kept checking and checking again.
Here is it Friday and the area is indeed clearing. If they can do that with reasonable acurracy, This is good stuff. I want to take it to the next step.
I want a 10-day life forecast. I want to know when to prepare for a storm and when to play in the sun.
There's nothing worse than basking in what feels like all the warmth that life can give you only be be knocked on your ass by a tsunami.
If I can't know that it's coming, I'd like, at least, an indication of how long it's going to stay. Will I be tossed about indefinately or will the wave eventually recess? I want some objective information before I decide how much sea water I'm going to have to swallow.
I used to believe there were things you could do to gird against personal disasters, but am no longer naive. I just want a a little more information.
If we could have a little heads up as to the type, strength and duration of the storm, we could cope better.
The Weather Channel tells you not to go outside for that oddly calm moment in a hurricane when the sun shines and birds take flight. It's the eye of the storm and the worst side is still to come.
So anxious was I to deny the hurricane of the last few weeks that I ran out completely exposed at the first sign of a break between the clouds.
I could have used a little more information. The back side of the storm is so much worse if you're out there unaware.
They could call the new service whether.com. I'd cancel cable to get it.

Copyright 2004 Judi Griggs

Buffalo Gal Judi Griggs I'm a communications professional, writer, cynic, mother, wife and royal pain. The order depends on the day. I returned to my hometown in November 2004 after a couple of decades of heat and hurricanes. I can polish pristine copy, but not here. This is my morning exercise -- 20-minute takes without a net or spellcheck. It's easier than sit ups for me. No guarantee what it will be for you. Clicking on the subscribe link will send you an email notice when each new entry is posted.
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Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (0) Share on Facebook		2004-02-27 8:37 AM whether.com First it was the little black and white maps with the grids and arrows in the newspaper, then The Weather Channel and now www.weather.com. We can't control nature, but with a little information we can make an educated guess as to whether we'll need a sweater, snow chains or a raincoat. The system is not foolproof, we've all been caught unaware in a deluge or cancelled a picnic on what turned out to be a sunny day. But generally the indications are pretty good. The weather outside has been horrible all week and a massive storm stalled near our weekend destination of Asheville. Here and now looked pretty bad, but the forecast insisted on sun for Saturday in Asheville. It didn't seem possible. We kept checking and checking again. Here is it Friday and the area is indeed clearing. If they can do that with reasonable acurracy, This is good stuff. I want to take it to the next step. I want a 10-day life forecast. I want to know when to prepare for a storm and when to play in the sun. There's nothing worse than basking in what feels like all the warmth that life can give you only be be knocked on your ass by a tsunami. If I can't know that it's coming, I'd like, at least, an indication of how long it's going to stay. Will I be tossed about indefinately or will the wave eventually recess? I want some objective information before I decide how much sea water I'm going to have to swallow. I used to believe there were things you could do to gird against personal disasters, but am no longer naive. I just want a a little more information. If we could have a little heads up as to the type, strength and duration of the storm, we could cope better. The Weather Channel tells you not to go outside for that oddly calm moment in a hurricane when the sun shines and birds take flight. It's the eye of the storm and the worst side is still to come. So anxious was I to deny the hurricane of the last few weeks that I ran out completely exposed at the first sign of a break between the clouds. I could have used a little more information. The back side of the storm is so much worse if you're out there unaware. They could call the new service whether.com. I'd cancel cable to get it. Copyright 2004 Judi Griggs Read/Post Comments (0) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top