But solidarity doesn’t erase the uncertainty. Meteorologists warn that the upcoming days will be critical. Tropical storms can change direction, stall, or intensify without much warning. Floodwaters can rise overnight. Aftershocks can follow an earthquake. Dust plumes can thicken or shift with a single wind pattern change. No one knows exactly how all these moving pieces will interact.
Still, people are preparing the best they can. Stocking water. Charging batteries. Cleaning gutters. Filling gas tanks. Securing loose objects outside. Checking weather apps every hour. Families who lived through past disasters — Maria, Irma, Katrina, Harvey — know how quickly a “watch” can become a full-blown emergency.
