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System expected to soak S. Fla.
A broad area of low pressure carrying plenty of rain and thunderstorms is expected to drench South Florida this weekend and mark a return to a cycle of afternoon showers.The low pressure system is large, "messy," and without a well-defined center of circulation, but it could strengthen into a tropical or subtropical depression today, said Jack Beven, a National Weather Service hurricane specialist.
.We're Bracing for More
The remarkable siege of rain that has left a deadly legacy of angry, chocolate-brown waters, submerged highways, and forced evacuations threatens the region with yet more flooding today and tomorrow.The flooding, so far, has been stunningly widespread. Gov. Rendell declared a state of emergency for 46 counties, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia.
At least four deaths statewide were blamed on the storm, and residents were ordered or urged to leave their homes in at least 13 towns in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery Counties as rising waters posed life-threatening hazards.
"It is the worst water I've seen since I've been a cop," said West Norriton Police Chief Robert Adams as he surveyed the flooded Riverview Landing Apartments on the banks of the Schuylkill.
Swimming with dolphins was a memorable experience
I'm proud of several things about my spring break this year. I spent most of my time in the Bahamas without getting badly burned. I helped my mom remember to drive on the correct side of the road (by randomly shouting, "Left! Left!"). And I kissed a dolphin right smack on the mouth.Five seconds, no tongue--thank God.
To me, this moment ranks right up there with meeting President Clinton, interning for the House of Representatives and wearing a giant sombrero during my second grade Christmas performance while my classmates danced around me and sang.
For years, I've seen commercials advertising an hour or so swimming with dolphins at Florida resorts, where you have to reserve your place months and months in advance and share your time with a ton of other people.