except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms

"except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms" as quoted from the forecast for Wednesday night found at NOAA.

We have come to dislike this phrase because what it REALLY means is "you're going to get very very damp."

It's starting to look like we will not have time to dry out from the latest drenching (4 inches over a *roughly* 48 hour period). The forecast calls for some rain on Wednesday night with the wonderful catch phrase at the bottom.

"except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms"

Of course, t-storms have a way of hitting one place with something and missing another place not five miles away. So, we can't complain about NOAA's use of the phrase - because it is true. However, last year is still fresh in our minds. It was exactly one year ago that the rains really got going that led to the eventual record flood levels.

This is not a scare tactic, we don't think we're going to get a repeat of last year, so you can all calm down. However, it is similar enough that we can still hear the weather radio voice listing practically every county in Iowa as having flooding, flash flooding, heavy downpours and nasty t-storms. Perhaps we listen and watch the weather more than some people - but it was draining, demoralizing and just downright difficult to deal with last year's weather (how's that for alliteration?). So, any echo or hint of more of the same is enough to make us a little uncomfortable.

We need moisture in the soil - so rain is not frowned on at all. It just makes it a little harder to work when everything is thoroughly soaked. Moist - ok. A few puddles here and there - fine. One continuous puddle? Not so nice.