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Some unpleasant-looking clouds forming. Looks like another storm…
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Allie: OK - I'm just gonna come out and say it - you are a hyp
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We saw the sun for about a half-hour today. It’s getting darker here, too.
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This is not to rub it in anywhere but the weather here is fine.