Category Archives: Weather

Tropical storm Irene (was Hurricane Irene)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Kristin

Not much damage at our place from yesterday’s storm. A few small branches snapped off of trees (and I do mean small; I was debating whether to call them branches or twigs). Fallen leaves, some nuts from the hickory/walnut thing … Continue reading →

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Weather hype

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Kristin

I left work an hour earlier than I’d intended to today, since the news on the radio was broadcasting a “severe thunderstorm alert” for the Boston area until 8 pm, warning of frequent lightning, violent and destructive winds, and hail. … Continue reading →

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It was a dark and stormy afternoon

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kristin

On Sunday afternoon we had one of the most intense storms I’ve seen since moving to Boston. I was in church during the height of the storm (I’m sure there’s a cliche in there somewhere), but on the bus ride … Continue reading →

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