So here’s the deal. There’s a big tropical storm out in the Gulf of Mexico that’s headed our way. We’ll be getting plenty of rainfall throughout the day, and by tomorrow afternoon the tropical storm will have made landfall. It will definitely be hitting my area, as my city is located right in the smack middle of the projected pathway. 
This storm is actually pretty big, so I’m sure it won’t miss us, even if it changes direction at the last moment. Although it’s not a hurricane yet, the water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico is perfect for giving it strength. Especially since there is no more land to slow it down.
I’m pretty sure gas prices will be skyrocketing today as well. Which means I’ll need to go fill up the tank in the truck before people start acting all crazy and swarm all of the gas stations. I’m sure the grocery stores are packed with people trying to buy every single can of non-perishable food on the shelves. 
So, hopefully this storm doesn’t blow up into a hurricane, or cause too much damage. Keep me in your thoughts in case I’m not around for a few days. Hopefully it’ll be nothing more than rain with some heavy wind. *crosses fingers*
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Best of luck to you! I’m sure Dolly will become a wimp in no time. Glad to see you’re quite calm about it
I live in Florida, so I know all about hurricanes. It’s funny to watch people go crazy and board up their windows and shit, and then watch as this really “strong” hurricane does nothing but knock some power lines down and blow the trees around.
I hope you don’t suffer any extensive damage.
If you can, Twitter with updates if your internet goes down. At least we’ll know if you’re okay!
Oh no :( I hope it doesn’t become anything severe!!
Oh my god, that is horrible!
I’m not in a hurricane area, so I am not up to date with how to prepare for them. All I know is that people buy lots of plywood.
But… shouldn’t you be leaving?
Keep safe. I’ll be thinking about you.