This morning it was partly cloudy in beautiful Alachua County and it didn't even "smell" like a storm was coming. I went to an appointment earlier this afternoon. On my way back Helene decided to dump a truckload of rain so big that for a short time everyone on the road had to slow way down and I even turned on my emergency flashers. SInce then the rain has been coming and going. These are Helene's outer bands. No major winds (yet). Our little dog is shivering b/c of the thunder.
@journeywithme2 Cute kitty and beautiful lot!
Sending you love and protection sister Libra. And @lowtide too and anyone else from the Forum (and beyond that I don't know to name here) who may be in Helene's path.
I am asking the Angels to mitigate wherever they are able across Helene's path and thanking Mother Earth for her forbearance with us humans, even as I request that she too, whenever, however, possible, mitigate her power and energy as much as she is able.
Namaste
@tesseract thank you Libra sister for that!!! I have quite a few pines on this 2 acre lot ... with lots of deer,birds,chipmunks,squirrels and much more.... not to mention the now 4 cats and senior dog here with me. I have spent the day prepping and making sure all emergency supplies are gathered and in order. I have one senior kitty with diabetes so I have an emergency cooler I will fill with frozen gel packs should we lose power so appreciate all prayers for no damages to our home here. We have had 4 inches of rain already from a system that isn't even associated with Helene who will bring an additional 5-7 inches along with high sustained winds 60 mph +... gusting even higher. I have prepared as much as possible as I remember Opal in 1995. One forecaster said this one will be one talked about for years to come ... so definitely yes .... pray for all of us in her path. I appreciate all prayers for safety of our home and our furry lives.
10:20 and it hasn't rained in several hours, just broken clouds moving south to north-- somewhat ominously b/c it's a clear sign there's a storm to the west/southwest. I kind of love looking at these things. Nature is awesome.
In SW Florida we are very relieved that the hurricane passed us. I continue to pray for the storm to lessen and for Mother Earth to calm the hurricane system.
Hurricane Helene is nearing Cat 4 status and will affect all 159 counties of Georgia.
I am as prepped as I can be... now? It's just a nervous waiting game. It's gonna be bad y'all ... it is now a hurricane up to just one hour south of me. I am right on the edge of the worst and just barely out of the "dirty side" so it could change at any time. I ask for prayers of protection for us and our animals ... I am too old for this s*** and am by myself with my critters. It will be hitting my area anywhere from 5am to 7am. I'd rather not have downed trees or lose power ... but I am emergency prepared if I do. Praying for all of us in her path. 🙏🏻💙🪽💙🙏🏻
@journeywithme2 Sending thoughts of strength and prayers of protection. I'm in Asheville, NC, and we've had torrential rains for two days and nights and some flooding in the area. My sisters are in metro-Atlanta, and so I'm also jittery for them. I hope this moves through quickly.
It's passing by Tampa now. Strong winds and rising waters. Power is out. Hoping for no tornadoes. It will be past us by 8:30.
Praying for protection for all the living beings in the path of this storm. May everyone have shelter, food, and water. May the authorities be safe as they carry out emergency services. May elected officials make decisions that are for the greatest good of all.