Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: Tropical storm Ike ( because that 's what he was by the time he reached us ) came and went past Mabel 's House this weekend . I , for one , am a weather nut . I turn on the tv and watch the warnings , listen for signs of fear in the meteorologists ' voices and constantly check out the window .
Question: Why are some local residents frightened ?
Options: 
A. There is a big snow storm .
B. There is a big earthquake near Mabel .
C. There is a bad storm .
D. None of the above choices .


C