OoC: it's actually raining in Southern California! Right now! 
"Mi'lady", Straylor greeted the Lady Protector at once. The woman was a hard-ass, just like everyone said. She wasn't particularly liked either, judging from the way her followers seemed to flicker and flee about her presence. But still, Stray was not one to disgrace himself with dishonor. Nodding while attempting to shield himself from the rain, he listened as Lady Glory said a series of mouthfulls from her dry carriage seat.
"I have not been able to discern its properties using Arcana, mi'lady", Straylor offered after she asked his opinions regarding the orange glow,
"but our best bet is evacuating before we find out. Even if that ... phenomenon is friendly, it is obvious that this storm is not. Your orders to evacuate North will be followed accordingly", Stray saulted then bowed,
"is there anything else that I can do, madam?"