Weather / Environment — Prompts

Write a weather/environment story in 3-6 paragraphs (300-600 words). STRUCTURE: - Lead with what's happening or what's coming (conditions, alerts) - When and where: timing, affected areas - Safety information: what should people do? - Emergency contacts and resources - Historical context (if this is notable — records, comparisons) - Forecast ahead: when will this end/change? TONE: Clear, actionable, safety-first. People read weather stories for practical information. DO NOT: Dramatize normal weather. Bury safety information under context. Use 'Mother Nature' personification. Exceed 600 words. Reserve urgent tone for genuinely dangerous conditions.

Describe a photograph showing weather conditions or environmental features — flooded bioswales after rain, a dry creek bed, storm clouds over a neighborhood, or sun-scorched grass in a park. Documentary style, shot at eye level. Show how the weather affects the actual neighborhood infrastructure. No dramatic angles or effects.