When there's a hurricane blowing your way, it's a hot, humid mess.
It's sort of like a balloon just ready to burst. The crazies in Washington Square Park are just a little crazier. And unless you're in a swimsuit, everything is too hot, too heavy, and too tight. Come to think of it, a swimsuit might be too much too.
So it looks like Earl is just really going to do a drive-by this afternoon. Or maybe it's a spray-by.
Like a water skiier, Earl's going to pull outside the wake really strong and fast toward Long Island. And then at just the right moment, he's going to step back, lean hard, take it low, and cut back to the middle.
He's just having a little fun.