The Big Drip: Did You Need an Ark or Just an Umbrella? A Hyper-Local Look at Yesterday's NYC Rain
Ah, New York City. The city that never sleeps... unless it's absolutely pouring rain and even the pigeons take cover. Yesterday was one of those days, folks. A weather system rolled in like a grumpy uncle at Thanksgiving dinner, determined to dampen everyone's spirits (and possibly ruin your favorite pair of shoes). But hey, that's what raincoats are for, right? Unless you live in a certain zip code, that is...
Did You Win the Rain Lottery (or Lose Spectacularly)?
So, how much rain did our fair city actually see? Well, buckle up, weather warriors, because it gets interesting. We're not talking about a city-wide downpour here, no sir. This was a game of hyper-local H2O whack-a-mole.
Exhibit A: The Drizzle Dodgers of SoHo (Zip Code 10012):
Apparently, SoHo decided to hold an impromptu block party... indoors. These lucky ducks saw a measly 0.02 inches of rain. That's practically the amount of tears a bodega cat sheds on a Tuesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, over in Brooklyn Heights (Zip Code 11201):
Party time was over. Folks were out there swimming with the fishes... well, maybe not that dramatic, but a solid 1.2 inches of rain is nothing to scoff at.
And the award for Most Dramatic Downpour goes to... Washington Heights (Zip Code 10033)!
These champions of the wet stuff experienced a whopping 2.7 inches of rain. We're talking rain boots, raincoats, pool floats – the whole nine yards.
But Wait, There's More! A Helpful Guide for the Rain-Curious
Feeling left out because your zip code wasn't mentioned? Don't worry, we've got you covered (pun intended). Here are some suggestions to find out just how much rain your neck of the woods got:
- Befriend your local weatherman (or woman!): They've got the scoop on all things precipitation-related.
- Download a weather app: There are tons of options out there, some even fancy enough to tell you how much rain fell on your grandma's house in Des Moines.
- Become a rain detective: Grab a ruler and an empty can, then get to measuring! Just be sure to subtract any rogue tears shed by aforementioned bodega cats.
Remember, folks, a little rain never hurt anyone (except maybe your umbrella). So next time the skies open up, just grab your favorite waterproof gear and embrace the downpour. You might even discover a hidden love for puddle-splashing.
