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Winter storm warning issued

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, February 25, 2008 - 5 a.m.

From the National Weather Service:

A winter storm warning in effect from 4:00 p.m. this afternoon to 6:00 a.m. Tuesday. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.

Snow will develop by mid to late afternoon and last through tonight. Snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are expected. In addition, north winds will increase to 20 mph after midnight with gusts to 30 mph, causing areas of blowing and widespread drifting snow.

A winter storm warning is issued when heavy snow, and/or sleet, and/or freezing rain is expected to combine with strong winds of 25 mph or more to cause major impacts to commerce and society.

Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep a winter weather supply kit in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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jvldude
Feb 25, 2008 at 10:31 a.m.
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justsaynotomath maybe this is your chance to move someplace that doesn't have snow. They say things happend for a reason

kellyanw
Feb 25, 2008 at 9:03 a.m.
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I am so very sorry to hear that your home burned down on Saturday. I know what you are saying when you say you want sun Shine so do I. I am also sick of SNOW.

bonne_belle2
Feb 25, 2008 at 9:02 a.m.
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So sorry you are going through this. Is there anything you need or could we meet and I could babysit while you house shop? Let me know..email is same name @yahoo

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