Severe storms and flash flooding wreak havoc along the I-95 corridor from Washington to Philadelphia, causing massive delays and snarling travel for thousands of commuters. As if rush hour traffic wasn’t already bad enough, Mother Nature decided to add insult to injury by unleashing her wrath on unsuspecting drivers.
One commuter, who wished to remain anonymous, described the scene as “pure chaos.” “I was just trying to get home from work, and all of a sudden I found myself trapped in a river of cars on the highway. It was like being in a real-life version of Waterworld, but with less Kevin Costner and more angry drivers honking their horns.”
Another driver, who goes by the name of Bob Thunderstorm (totally his real name, we swear), had a slightly different take on the situation. “I’ve seen some crazy stuff on the road before, but this takes the cake. I felt like I was in the middle of a car wash, except instead of soap and water, it was just rain and frustration.”
Local meteorologist, Dr. Windy McBluster (again, definitely a real person), warned that the severe weather was far from over. “We’re looking at a potential for more storms and flooding in the coming days, so drivers should be prepared for even more delays and headaches. It’s like the highway is playing a cruel joke on us all.”
In response to the chaos, the Department of Transportation issued a statement urging drivers to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. “We understand that this is a frustrating situation for everyone involved, but safety is our top priority. Please be patient and drive carefully.”
So, if you find yourself stuck in traffic along the I-95 corridor, just remember to roll down your windows, turn up the radio, and laugh in the face of Mother Nature’s fury. After all, a little rain never hurt anyone, right? Just ask our friend Bob Thunderstorm.