Tales from a Re-Transplanted Flatlander

Hello?  didn't I leave this shit back in Kansas?

They've evacuated The Mall

Tornado Warning Howard County.

Tornado Warning Fairfax County - actually it's nice to know I've not lost my touch because I spotted the developing 'hook' on radar before they announced it.  Yes it's a skill I wish I didn't have - and never needed to use again.

On the less funny but equally strange note - it's amazing how the body goes IMMEDIATELY back into survivor mode.  'The humidity is lifting'  'Isn't that a hook?'  'Did you see that?'  'oooo my ears popped'. 'If one drops it will probably move due east. for a bit.' 

Oh how I wish my body didn't still instinctively remember the signs of a severe storm - often before I even realize that is what it is.  Why is it I can figure out which way is north when it storms?

I thought I was still a proud member of the directionally challenged.  I guess that's only during good weather eh?