The storm that was 30 miles to the NNW fizzled out before it could get here and do any damage. First bullet dodged.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 PM for our county. The radar shows a storm about 30 to 40 directly to the north. It is coming south with just a little bit of eastward movement. It looks like it should be able to miss us.

The hour-by-hour forecast says our ZIP code should not expect rain until the midnight hour. After that it says it should be dry through the rest of the 24 hour initial curing period. My fingers are crossed.