Rainstorm, tornado alarm and what to wear

These days with the rain pouring and wind lashing, it really doesn’t matter what you are wearing. What is important is having a warm water resistance raincoat over your clothes, a cozy scarf and warm hat protecting your head and a large umbrella shielding you from rain. By raincoat I’m not talking about fancy expensive cotton trenches either, I mean those nylon ones with a quilted lining, with a hemline down to your knees.
Also boots are a necessity. I mean aside from getting splashed by passing cars and falling into puddles, when the rain hits you at 60-45 degree angles; even your umbrella is not much help. A good knee length water proof pair of boots can save you from a lot of wetness and muddiness and calf pain and cold. Knitted slipper boots, fancy suede ones or even authentic Ugg boots are not cutting the custard here. I am even starting to doubt my leather ones. They got so wet, the water was getting into the lining. I guess this is where solid good polyurethane or pleather is the best. Or we should all borrow a leaf from British and buy wellies.
If you are going to walk the length of the campus twice in high heels, struggleing against wind and having your umbrella blown out of your hands a few times; at least make sure that you have your check book with you because Cashier’s office does not accepts credit cards!
Ooh, and your handbag better be of synthetic material with a secure closure and flap over to stop the water from soaking all your notes. A messenger style bag is the best. Carrying your fancy new brown leather handbag is not recommended!