I've been thinking a lot about the storms. I wonder if they are a side effect of the rifts or of the process that is causing the rifts. The difference is significant, because if it is caused by the process the storm may start before the rift opens or continue after it has closed. It's very possible that it is a side effect of the rift itself, a product of the normal rules of weather. Violent weather comes about when vastly divergent air temperatures collide.
I imagine that Clark must have been so tempted when he peered into his own world. Certainly it would be tempting to resume his own life, even if there weren't any significant others waiting for him on the other side. On the other hand, he does feel something for Lois, so it wouldn't have been a happy goodbye.
BTW, if the half of a pigeon proves to be useful to bringing an end to this catostrophe then I suppose you can be forgiven for the yuckiness of earlier parts.
Elisabeth
