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The area of disturbed weather that passed over most of the TCI last night has left some residents flooded and will present a challenge this morning as motorists negotiate the roads.  That is, if they can get out of their homes. 

 

There are reports of flooding in sevral areas and the downtown area is under water.  Approximately 4 inches of rain fell overnight.  Heavy downpours were interspersed with loud claps of thunder that seemed to want to peel back the heavens.  The lightning show was spectacular.

 

Current conditions: Temp: 80.4 F; Barometer: 29.83 inches; Wind speed: 7.2 mph; Wind direction: SE; Relative Humidity: 70%:

An area of disturbed weather in our vicinity... This should make for a restful evening

 

Current conditions: Temp. 81.5F; Barometer: 29.88 inches; Wind speed: 8.3 mph; Wind direction: NE

 

May is determined not to leave TCI high and dry as did previous months.The mid to late morning brought on dark clouds and thunder and lightning that we have not heard or seen in these parts since before Ike.  The very ground must be in jubliant praise for this deluge. I wonder what it would be like if trees could talk.

 

Current conditions at Providenciales: Temp: 82.8F; Barometer: 29.91 inches; Wind Speed: 8 mph; Wind Direction: NE; Rainfall: 1.18 inches.