Cloudy, wet, windy 68F
Today was a bit of a washout. We went into the local town, Foley to see the Mardi Gras Parade (seems to be a big thing here in the south). Found a parking spot quite easily on the parade route and waited. At the designated start time someone knocked on the truck window to tell us the parade had been cancelled due weather :-(.
On the way back into the campground we dropped into the office to get some books, and one of the campers dropped by to say there was severe weather on the way.
Back at the trailer I checked the weather radar and sure enough New Orleans was getting clobbered and it was heading our way. Shortly after, we heard funny squealing noises on the radio station we were listening to (turned out to be an emergency weather bulletin) announcing that there was a tornado warning in effect, followed by other broadcasts for thunderstorm warning / heavy rainfall / strong winds.
We made sure all was secure outside, then came into watch it all. We got some thunder and lightning plus heavy winds and rain, but nothing like the weather we experience in Florida when we had similar warnings.
The rain has just started again, but the front has pretty well passed through now, so we can look forward to cooler temperatures.
At least I had plenty of time to research new cell phone plans…. unfortunately after much research I am no closer to finding the right one for us!!