| It has been four days now, constant rain pouring | | | | somewhere in the picture. This is predicted to |
| down. We got a bit of a break yesterday, when | | | | continue on, until next Tuesday, or so. Well folks, |
| the rains ceased for several hours. Today, Friday, | | | | if you were praying for rain, we got it!! Maybe |
| the 22nd of may, 2009, rains returned to the | | | | we could all thank the Lord for it, but pray that it |
| Daytona Beach area, including Port Orange and | | | | comes to a halt? At least for now? Thank |
| the whole eastern coastline. Flooding in many low | | | | you, Jesus! (is the gov't watching this?____ who |
| lying areas, has caused much damage, in houses | | | | cares?) |
| along the river. Some have had to go to shelters | | | | Well, the rain appears to have stopped for |
| in the area. Others have elected to stay in their | | | | now. Wonder how long this will last? |
| homes and clean up what they can. | | | | Hmmmmmmmmmm. Won't have to water the |
| The local weather reports say that it might | | | | plants for a long while! (at least a week!) There's a |
| clear up this weekend--- maybe! Some are even | | | | light rain falling now. News reports show a few |
| getting around in their canoes and kayaks, where | | | | feet of water in places like Holley Hill, above |
| it may be as much as 18" deep, in the streets. | | | | Daytona. People are being advised not to go |
| This reporter has his own boat ready and | | | | wading around too much, without proper |
| waiting--just in case! There are flash flood | | | | protection. The septic tanks are overflowing there |
| warnings out for the eastern coast of Volusia | | | | and it may not be sanitary, walking through the |
| county(where I reside) until 8pm tonight. | | | | water. Hip waders would be recommended. |
| Scattered showers are expected this weekend, | | | | Otherwise, stay inside! That's about all for now, |
| as well. There may be some sunshine too, | | | | from Daytona. Stay dry, everybody! |