Groan_Of_Wind

Groan_Of_Wind t1_j8stwyz wrote

No. That air/smoke was blown out of state and out over the ocean nearly a week ago when the powerful front with strong surface winds blew through the state last Thursday night into Friday. Today's rain event is Gulf moisture from the south. There is absolutely nothing to worry about. The only detrimental effect could be runoff from the derailment site itself and percolation into groundwater (they literally buried the "burn pit" to repair the track so they could restore east-west rail service as soon as possible, which is fucked because it wasn't properly cleaned. Because, capitalism.)

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Groan_Of_Wind t1_j8ssuj5 wrote

The most sophisticated atmospheric modeling would have any residual from the controlled burn long gone off the continent and out over the ocean many days ago. The powerful front that pushed through late Thursday night into Friday purged air over the state like a 50mph snow plow. Winds aloft were persistently well over 100 mph.

That is not to discredit what you are experiencing. It could either be a coincidental headache and you are thinking about the derailment (most of us still are), or there was a local noxious source from industry that is triggering it. It shall pass, worry not.

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Groan_Of_Wind t1_j571xul wrote

This is the best answer in the state, at least for winter. I've driven through Franklin for years to get to our cabin but only encountered the ice festival just last winter. It was amazing. There is the brewpub (Trails to Ales) and a number of other nice bars and restaurants. The Quality Inn is right there on the main street. They have a heart shaped whirlpool suite!

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