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Recent Examples of ice storm
Further north, myriad winter weather alerts were in place across Oregon, including an ice storm warning.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
An ice storm warning is also in effect for parts of the mountains, which could see as much as a half-inch of ice, the NWS said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
Forecasters said Monday that a major ice storm will span the Midwest to the Great Lakes starting Wednesday, then continue to the Northeast on Thursday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
But when a blizzard or ice storm occurs, there's always a possibility the power could go out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
An ice storm warning is also in effect for parts of the mountains, which could see as much as a half-inch of ice, the NWS said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
Forecasters said Monday that a major ice storm will span the Midwest to the Great Lakes starting Wednesday, then continue to the Northeast on Thursday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
But when a blizzard or ice storm occurs, there's always a possibility the power could go out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice storm
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Read, 45, is a former finance professional accused of ramming O'Keefe, her boyfriend, in a hit-and-run, then leaving him to die in the street during a January 2022 snowstorm.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Humans are a salty species, using the mineral for a vast number of reasons—from de-icing the roads during snowstorms to seasoning food.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the blizzard, several other factors contributed to the tragedy on Mount Everest that day.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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By Sunday, strong to severe winds of up to 40 to 60 mph are expected across the Great Plains and upper Midwest, creating a threat for dust storms, ground blizzards and the destruction of power lines and trees.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Fire weather concerns are still likely on Friday as the air stays hot, dry and windy.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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During this time, the Southern Hemisphere begins to tilt away from the sun, resulting in cooler weather and shorter days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Cuomo faces a vulnerable incumbent Adams is also seeking reelection but is facing a tempest over the criminal case against him, and the U.S. Justice Department’s extraordinary effort to end the case over the objection of the prosecutors who brought the charges.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hilaria touches on the media tempest surrounding her accent, reiterating that she was raised bilingual.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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Threat level: Although the Sunday outlook was less dire, more severe thunderstorms with potential tornadoes were expected from Pennsylvania to Florida.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice%20storm. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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