Sherry

Follows Christ.Is creative,adventurous,a thinker,an ENFP,quirky, & practical unless ridiculous.Loves books,geekery,cats & kayaks.

[Brad Panovich @wxbrad]

🚨 URGENT WEATHER ALERT: THIS IS THE REAL DEAL 🚨

Folks, I cannot stress this enough: Please prepare now!

We have all day today (Friday) and most of the daylight hours on Saturday to get ready. After that, the window closes. This is not a "bread and milk" situation—this is a major to extreme ice threat. We are looking at a setup we haven't seen in at least 10 years, and if the higher ice totals hold, we could be looking at something we haven't dealt with in 20 years (think back to the 2002 ice storm).

Here is the reality of what is coming this weekend (Sat PM - Monday):

🧊 THE ICE THREAT
Look at the maps attached. That pink and purple area isn't just "snow." It is freezing rain and heavy ice accumulation.
The forecast shows potential for 0.25" to 0.75" of ice.
What that means: At 0.25", tree limbs snap and power lines go down. At 0.50"+ (which is possible in the darker purple bands), we are talking about widespread, long-duration power outages and impassable roads.

🛑 IMPACTS: WHAT TO EXPECT

POWER OUTAGES: This is my biggest concern. With ice accumulating on trees and lines, outages are likely. If you are in the high-risk zones, you need to be prepared to be without power for days, not hours.
TRAVEL: By Saturday night, travel will likely become dangerous to impossible. Do not plan to be on the roads Sunday. If you get stuck in an ice storm, emergency crews may not be able to reach you quickly.
TREES: The weight of the ice will bring down weak limbs and trees. If you have large trees over your driveway or home, be hyper-aware.

⏳ YOUR ACTION PLAN (DO THIS NOW):
You have until Saturday evening to get this done. Do not wait.

1. CHARGE EVERYTHING: Phones, laptops, tablets, and power banks. Do it now while the grid is 100%.
2. HEAT: If the power goes out, how will you stay warm? Have blankets ready. If you have a fireplace, get wood. **NEVER** use a generator or grill indoors—carbon monoxide is a silent killer.
3. FOOD/WATER: You don't need to panic buy, but have enough food that doesn't require cooking (sandwiches, dry goods) and water for 72 hours.
4. MEDICAL: If you need prescriptions or oxygen, secure it today.

The Bottom Line:
This isn't a "fun snow day." This is a damaging ice event. We have been lucky for a long time, but the data is showing a setup that demands respect and preparation.

Use today and tomorrow to prepare your family and check on your elderly neighbors, then stay off the roads once this starts.

Stay safe, stay warm, and stay tuned for updates.

#cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc #iceOMG #icestorm #wxbrad

[meghan @deloisivete]

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[Jeff Jackson @JeffJacksonNC]

We’ve got to be honest with people that the A.I. tidal wave is hitting years before we thought it would - and that Congress usually does practically nothing in response to big tech developments like this.

Can’t let that happen here.

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

@ashleypcramer @AriLamm Wow, that’s amazing. I eat this kind of stuff up and have not yet had the opportunity to take Greek/Hebrew for myself so I so appreciate when others allow me to benefit from their work. Following @AriLamm now!

[Carolina Panthers @Panthers]

Our opponents as cat memes a 🧵

[National Park Service @NatlParkService]

Did you know if you hold an ermine up to your ear, you can hear what it’s like to be attacked by an ermine?

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

@ashleypcramer I have mp3s someone recorded once of various things in a dryer. One is Christmas lights, one is clothes hangers, one is spare change, etc. They’re great to listen to occasionally.

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Do you need some stuff? You know you do! Come on out to my old place (DM me if you need the address) and get you some! (Combining households is not for the faint of heart)#yardsale #garagesale #stuff #thingsandstuff https://t.co/F88ssy4WQ4

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Fish may be an old-lady kitty now (16!) but she can throw down a scratchy-post tail-chasing when she wants to. #fishisacat #catsofinstagram #collage #wildanimal #oldkitty @ Charlotte, North Carolina https://t.co/Co0mCmCoIS

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Ready for a great day at @carrenfest! #carrenfest #sweepstakesentry @1065theend @ Carolina Renaissance Festival https://t.co/WzKcBmhrsl

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Last hurrah days for this year’s gigantic elephant ears and their gorgeousness when the morning sun shines through. And they bloomed for us again! #elephantears #zone7b #nodig @ Charlotte, North Carolina https://t.co/FFW3t324XJ

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Wordle 361 5/6

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[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Wordle 352 3/6

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[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Wordle 347 2/6

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[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Just posted a photo @ San Cristobal, Galapagos Capital of Paradise https://t.co/AnN7iPZYKZ

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Just posted a photo @ San Cristobal, Galapagos Capital of Paradise https://t.co/Ne7iRxE2oA

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Quick picture dump from day 1 of 2 in Quito, because we currently have internet! Lots of beautiful buildings, ornate churches and happy plants everywhere. #quito #tourism itsquitecoldhere @ Quito, Ecuador https://t.co/5N6L8k99K9

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

CLT airport selfies. It’s adventure time! #clt #galapagos #showmethetortises @ Charlotte Douglas International Airport - CLT https://t.co/fiB4QP07DS

[Sherry @itybtyctykty]

Bean sprouts. #thedailymuppet #catsofinstagram #toebeans https://t.co/WxNXcFpove