Why forecasters are concerned about this storm
"Much of Upstate New York has had 6 inches more rain than normal April through June. Considering 3 inches a month is about normal, it's as if those areas in green had two extra months worth of rain by June 30. And that doesn't count the heavy rain that has fallen this month. A soft, soaking rain on dry ground is one thing; torrential rains on already wet ground is a recipe for flash flooding. The red oval denotes the wettest area of Upstate New York, in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. Those areas could get hit again today and Thursday."
DEET for Memorial Day Weekend
I’m prepared for the Memorial Day Weekend Black Flies. I’ve packed (in order of need/effectiveness):
- Citronella
- 25% DEET
- 40% DEET
- 15% Picaridin
Deet vs. Picardin vs. Alternatives
"What are the best insect repellents to protect you from biting bugs such as mosquitoes, ticks, flies, gnats, chiggers, midges, fleas and no-see-ums?"
"This article offers you details about DEET vs. picaridin vs. plant-derived repellents, but we summarize our basic advice first."