Severe Thunderstorm Warning

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

A severe thunderstorm warning means that a thunderstorm
that produces winds of at least 50 knots, dangerous lightening,
and/or hail at least ¾" in diameter has been reported.

I’m sailing West. The evil thunderstorm
Approaches from the West--a wall of rain
And wind and lightning. Maybe they’ll inform
The Lake Patrol? Then how could I explain?
A crowd is gathering around the dock
At Scenic Boat Tours. They’re afraid that I
Won’t make it back before the lightning strikes
My mast. I search the awful, threatening sky.
My progress slows as the wind begins to blow.
The blue sails start to luff. I start to shake.
Will I be killed today or…. I don’t know.
This can not be my very last mistake!
Will he arrive and leap to land at last
Or will the lightening strike his tall steel mast?