The Unpredictability of Nature

A heavy dark gray blanket hovered low over the entire city. The sunset slowly transformed these crossed clouds into an otherworldly mass that churned and threatened to unleash torrential rain.

Commuters hurried to avoid the inevitable storm. It was the height of rush hour, but the avenues were quickly emptied.

Many ran into the nearest bars and restaurants to wait. Happy hour will be extended judging from the look of the weather conditions.

A clap of thunder vibrated the windows of the older tenement buildings. Blinding white light disappeared as soon as it was seen followed by another rumble. 

Garbage rolled by like urban tumbleweeds. The parking signs began to wave, back and forth.

This last clap of thunder echoed beyond the tristate area. What was thought to be a rain shower became an electrical storm. Cranes, many stories above took the brunt of the punishment. No deaths were reported this time, but the construction industry suffered millions, the news said.