The author expresses deep concern over an approaching storm that threatens their property, which includes a large shed, mobile homes, and polytunnels. Warnings of unprecedented winds create a tense atmosphere, exacerbated by a personal aversion to wind. The article critiques the media's reporting on extreme weather, highlighting how sensationalized coverage can intensify public fear, as outlets compete to present the most alarming forecasts.
I feared the worst for my 16,000 square-foot shed, mobile homes and polytunnels as the storm approached.
Extreme weather events are like cat-nip for the media, with everyone trying to outdo the competition with the scariest map of ominous black weather systems sweeping over the country.
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