Typhoon Chaba

Welcome to our world, Chaba!  We woke up this morning to TC-1 status, which means schools are closed, stores are closed, no more alcohol sales, and - of yeah - there is a big ol' storm bearing down on our tiny island.

4:00 PM - This little storm doesn't seem to be messing around.  Now up to a category 4 (winds of 131-150 mph) and passing 115 nautical miles off the coats of Okinawa.  That puts us in TCCOR-1E so everyone is mandated to be inside unless their job/life depends on it.  Weee!!!!

6:00 PM - Went next door to take the cat for a playdate and talk to my bud Kelly (ie. the cat and I were going stir crazy) when I noticed the fantastic light outside.  Kelly and I hunched against the wind and rain to capture these shots (these are original - no retouching)...