Houston, Say "Hello" to Humberto

09122007_tropical.jpgWe told you conditions were ripe, and now we have T.S. Humberto (pronounced just like the "H" in Humble, which is "not at all", it's decorative, like faux greenery). Packing a maximum sustained wind "punch" of 45 MPH, he will be paying us a visit tonight, he's still lumbering right for us, and not too hastily. Given that we've gotten quite the soaking all summer long, we could be in for some street flooding later (break out that urban assault vehicle). If you find your self in high to high-looking water, or facing it - don't be a dumbass, head for higher ground. If you are in that urban assault vehicle and the streets are flooding, be a sweetpea and don't wake the little guy - the little car is already stuck.

One last thing, and these are all "streets are flooded/ing related", if you find yourself in high water/stalled out, do not try to crank your engine! What that does is suck the water through the engine and mix it with the oil (these two only go together when you are whipping up a vinaigrette) and you will most likely need a new car or a new engine.

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