world coming to an end?

"A group of thunderstorms dump on northern San Diego County, with nearly two inches of rain falling in Escondido in one hour. Lightning strikes black out at least 10,000 electric customers in the area. Flooding was a problem in the Harmony Grove area..."

Of course, it didn't rain here but they're "predicting" a "40% chance of measurable precipitation" tonight, including a possible* thunderstorm! Chance of this actually happening: zero, zilch, zed, zippo, nada, not as such, no fucking way. Nevertheless, i feel compelled to batten down the hatches, as it will probably be my only chance until January.

*Bullshit emphasis all mine.