What keeps me from skating?

Early in the day: Emergency Alert from National Weather Service

Flood Warning

Okay, okay, that's 20 miles the opposite way from the rink. The rink is clear. I can make it.

An hour later: National Weather Service advises

Severe Thunderstorm Alert

Okay, that's more serious. But the roads are good down there and don't flood. I can still make it.

Then, I start coughing and by 3 pm...

I'm hard core, but even I have to draw the line somewhere!