On Cape Cod, where the storm was expected to be mostly rain, officials were concerned about beach erosion.
In Devon, one of the worst-affected counties, one road had to be closed off after rain caused it to partially collapse into a nearby cliff.
"It used to be that only rain or some other act of God could delay the World Series, " he said.
Some had braved the early morning rain to be first in line, with people starting to arrive from 0700 GMT.
If you still don't want your kids canvassing the neighborhood, or they won't be able to because rain is forecast for your area on October 31, you might enjoy planning your children's Halloween party this year.
The rallies, the signs, all the goofy, outrageous creativity on the Internet, and the fact that people have traveled long distances and camped out all night in the pouring rain to be in our audience, made a sad situation joyous and inspirational.
It is estimated that a fifth of Russia's wheat crop has now died due to the lack of rain in what is thought to be the country's worst drought for more than a century.
Organisers feared the event would have to be cancelled because of heavy rain and fog, but the 160 competitors carried on.
The match, which had to be concluded a day later than scheduled due to heavy rain at the Welsh course, went down to the wire.
Ms Varma inspected the track at 08:30 GMT on Sunday but found conditions to be unraceable after 11mm of rain fell on Saturday, leaving large areas of standing water.
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According to business weather tracking firm Planalytics, the key shopping period figures to be adversely affected by the 4 to 8 inches of rain that are expected to soak the corridor from Florida to North Carolina through Friday, then hit the mid-Atlantic region by the weekend.
Two Indian states formally declared rain-deprived areas to be in drought, and Parliament is likely to take additional steps to mitigate the impact of the monsoon-rain shortage on the broader economy.
The image is grainy, but good enough to be able to fly at very low level at night, although rain, fog, or smoke adversely affect it.
Batsman Mark Boucher was apparently under the impression the target was 229, not 230, and blocked what turned out to be the last ball of the rain-hit match.
Shortly after the scheduled close of play (1630 local time) was reached, with just under 10 overs still to be bowled, a very sudden rain shower curtailed play with India 68 without loss.
Someone said for smokers to use the front porch and someone else said we should be able to smoke inside on account of the rain and the occasion.
The event took place on a course that had to be sprinkled with fertiliser to harden up the snow, after days of rain and sleet in Whistler.
Every face-off in pouring rain can be traced to the drenched battles in a half-dozen Kurosawa classics.
But it appears to be a necessary investment for farmers struggling to deal with harsh heat and little rain.
The Lehman bankruptcy could be a spring rain compared to this hurricane.
"I don't think it is satisfactory for them to be sitting outside in the cold and rain when we've got a perfectly good bus station, " said Deputy Tadier.
The match, played in torrential rain, had looked to be almost over as a contest early in the first half as Burrow, McGuire and Hall scored to put the Rhinos in total control.
Girl group Kandy Rain were the first act to be voted off the TV singing talent show.
In the day's other game involving an African team, Burkina Faso secured a 1-1 draw with New Zealand in a match which had to be suspended at one point because of torrential rain in Enugu.
The fourth Test is due to get underway at 1100 BST but it may be a frustrating day for fans and players alike as rain is expected to interrupt play.
The summer months tend to be a dry period for the central U.S., limiting the chances for rain to replenish parched soil.
Images of euros and other financial symbols rain on stick figures that seem to be screaming and running for cover.
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Farmers cared only about rain, and there was little to be had.
Hamilton has proven himself to be a consistent performer in the wet while Massa has attracted criticism over his ability to handle the rain.
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