Latest social media updates as LI digs out after snowstorm
The region's first snowstorm of the season dropped more than 2 feet on parts of Long Island, the National Weather Service says.
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At approx. 9:45am, I’m holding a storm briefing with senior state officials in NYC. Watch live: governor.ny.govby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 1/24/2016 2:11:16 PM -
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Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help in gathering information about a robbery during the storm at a gas station in Wading River: nwsdy.li -
The travel ban placed on all state and local roads on Long Island has been lifted.
New York City's travel ban has also expired, but the Long Island Rail Road remains out of service.
“We’ve got a lot of cleaning to do. There is a lot of snow out there,” said Meredith Daniels, LIRR spokeswoman.
She said the rail road would be doing an assessment, in conjunction with the governor’s office, to determine when service would be available. -
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2K personnel "are digging out" @LIRR, "doing everything they can as safely as possible": Joseph Giulietti at @NYGovCuomo #Jonas presserby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 3:04:20 PM -
.@NYGovCuomo says he was on LIE yesterday, saw "convoy of line trucks" to assist in power outages on LIby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 3:04:20 PM
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Thank you to New Yorkers - I know the travel ban was inconvenient, but in true NY'er fashion, you rallied one for the other. #Blizzard2016by Andrew Cuomo via twitter 1/24/2016 3:04:28 PM
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"Monday morning from Long Island without the @LIRR operating is not a pretty picture": @NYGovCuomo, adds they're "doing everything they can"by Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 3:21:06 PM
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.@NYGovCuomo calls @LIRR readiness for Monday morning commute the "$64,000 question"by Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 3:21:23 PM
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.@NYGovCuomo thanks @edmangano @SteveBellone @BilldeBlasio (!) & @GovChristie for partnership in storm responseby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 3:21:27 PM
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Gov. @NYGovCuomo was just asked how @MikeBloomberg would've handled storm as president."I already picked a preference, it's @HillaryClinton"by SarahMaslinNir via twitter 1/24/2016 3:21:58 PM -
Knowing the Gov, he wouldn't raise the possibility of #Monday for #LIRR unless they could. #NBC4NY twitter.com/nygovcuomo/sta…by andrewsiff4NY via twitter 1/24/2016 3:22:51 PM -
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Though LIRR service is suspended, track cars & equipment trains may be moving; electrified 3rd rail should be assumed energized at all timesby LIRR via twitter 1/24/2016 3:53:40 PM
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The myths are wrong -- Sisyphus spent eternity trying to shovel his car out of the Blizzard of 2016.by Laura Blasey via twitter 1/24/2016 4:29:34 PM -
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.@BilldeBlasio @NYCSanitation seeking more snow laborers for #Jonas cleanup. $13.50/hr + $20.25/hr OT. Register at Sanitation depotsby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 6:23:29 PM
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The travel ban has been lifted, but New Yorkers should still avoid unnecessary travel – please use caution, plan ahead and stay safe.by Andrew Cuomo via twitter 1/24/2016 6:31:10 PM
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This was a truly historic storm, and while we have made good progress we are not done working yet. #Blizzard2016by Andrew Cuomo via twitter 1/24/2016 6:31:14 PM
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.@BilldeBlasio @NYCSanitation seeking more snow laborers for #Jonas cleanup. $13.50/hr + $20.25/hr OT. Register at Sanitation depotsby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 6:38:27 PM
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Asked why @BilldeBlasio admin isn't offering snow laborers $15/hr, spox says $13.50 is "well above" the new $11.50 min wage for city workersby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 7:31:16 PM
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by NewsdayOpinion via twitter 1/24/2016 7:32:27 PM -
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.@BilldeBlasio calls into @wcbs880 from Corona, "where we certainly have more work to do" re snow-clearing, 850 plows now focused on Queensby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 8:24:01 PM
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"It's very tough. I'm not going to lie," @BilldeBlasio says about parking. Teachers asked @wcbs880 where they will park for work tomorrowby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 8:24:04 PM
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"Secondaries have been hit at least a few times ... it's the tertiaries where it's the problem ... going to need a 2nd or 3rd pass": BdBby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 8:24:05 PM
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"With every hour, I think, we're getting a lot more done," @BilldeBlasio says of snow-plowingby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 8:24:07 PM
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"It's not business as usual. Make some adjustments," @BilldeBlasio tells @wcbs880 of commuting tomorrow, says use mass transitby Emily Ngo via twitter 1/24/2016 8:24:10 PM
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 24 at 3:41PM EST until January 25 at 12:00AM EST by NWS fb.me/7CJCKSq5Cby Suffolk County FRES via twitter 1/24/2016 8:53:35 PM -
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Supervisor Anthony Santino on @HempsteadTown prepping for Monday commute following #winterstormjonas w @News12LIby Town of Hempstead via twitter 1/24/2016 9:43:24 PM -
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Long Island residents are cautioned that even though LIRR suspended revenue train service, track cars/snow removal equip will move on rails.by LIRR via twitter 1/24/2016 9:45:30 PM
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said traffic has resumed without issue thus far following the lifting of the traffic ban at 7 a.m. Buses are back on schedule and running without incident, the governor said, but the Long Island Railroad is still having issues."The problem we're still having is with the Long Island Railroad, which sustained significant damage," Cuomo said. "There's a lot of work to do."Crews have been working all night and will work all day Sunday, the governor, who hopes to have the trains running by tomorrow, said. At 6 p.m. Sunday the MTA will give an update on when the LIRR will be ready.He said all bridges and tunnels are open, as are airports. "The Port Authority did an extraordinary job cleaning the airports," Cuomo said.The governor also said roads are clear for the most part, but people should still try to avoid driving. "If it is necessary travel, that's one thing. But if you do not need to be on the roads, you shouldn't be on the roads," Cuomo said.Cuomo said he believes the travel ban served its purpose, as it allowed crews to clean highways. He said that while residents may have been inconvenienced by the ban, they did well to deal with the elements. "It was great to see how New Yorkers come together in a great spirit of community," Cuomo said.The governor said he was happy with all of the work crews have done, but emphasized to residents that there is still work to be done. "We made a lot of progress, but I don't want people to get complacent. We're not out of the woods yet," Cuomo said.
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Three storm-related deaths were reported on Long Island.
A 94-year-old man was found collapsed outside next to a snowblower in Smithtown at noon Saturday, Suffolk County police said, and Saturday morning a 75-year-old Huntington Station woman died at Huntington Hospital after she had difficulty breathing while shoveling snow at her home.
In Nassau County, a 61-year-old man went into cardiac arrest shoveling snow in West Hempstead at 4 p.m. Saturday, police said. Read more: nwsdy.li -
Snow-crippled @MTA's @LIRR expects to resume some (but not all) train service for Monday morning's commute. newsday.com/news/weather/l…by Matthew Chayes via twitter edited by tara.conry 1/24/2016 11:19:16 PM
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FEET of #snow, Major coastal #flooding, #hurricane force wind...a recap of #Winter Storm #Jonas: youtube.com/watch?v=0nlWfu… #JonasBlizzardby The Weather Channel via twitter 1/25/2016 2:21:51 AM -
The MTA says 80 percent of LIRR riders will be able to use rail service for the Monday morning commute.
The agency released the following statement:
"Seven of the LIRR’s 12 branches, representing the majority of LIRR service, will be fully operational by 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25. Those seven branches are Port Washington, Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson,
Ronkonkoma, Huntington, Babylon and Greenport. Partial service will also be offered on the Montauk branch as far as Speonk.Despite significant progress that has been made so far, additional work is required before service can be restored on the Hempstead, West Hempstead, Far Rockaway and Long Beach branches. Those four branches are relatively close to MTA bus and subway services that can be used as alternatives. To clear these branches, LIRR has deployed all available staff and equipment, as well as dozens of additional personnel and plows, loaders and snow blowers deployed by the state Department of Transportation. The work being done by this full deployment includes clearing tracks, stations, platforms,parking lots and maintenance yards of snow and ice, as well as running de-icing trains along the tracks to clear the third rails.
LIRR service to Atlantic Terminal will remain temporarily suspended. However, LIRR tickets will be cross-honored on subways to support any commuters who usually travel to Atlantic Terminal."
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Click through the gallery below to see photos of #lisnow submitted via Instagram and Twitter.
Sammy Frank and Dylan Frank in Merrick NY enjoying two feet of snow with Kylo Ren, Darth Vader, and a few emojis #lisnow #liblizzard #blizzard2016by darrenbfrank via Instagram
Can't have a snow photo without my husky in there. #blizzard #jonas #husky #siberianhusky #siberian #LISnow #LIBlizzard #LIStormWatchby funtasian via Instagram
#blizzard2016 #blizzard #lisnowby kmurf11 via Instagram
Our very fancy snowlady!! #fabulous #LIsnow #snowedin #snowmanby alanaandavasmommy via Instagram
The prince #news12li #listormwatch east setauketby sarah_alberti427 via Instagram
This is why I stay inside. #Premadonna #PrincessStripes #LISNOW #Blizzard2016 #Jonas2016 #snowmageddonby princessstripes via Instagram
Baby's first blizzard #lisnowby tarakconry via Instagram11:14 AM - 24 Jan 2016- Reply
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Fun in the snow!! ❄️☃❄️ #blizzardof2016 #lisnowstorm #longislandsnowstorm #lisnow 24+ inches ???? @news12li #listormwatchby this.crazy.b3autiful.lif3 via Instagram
Aerial view of the snow. #lisnow #listormwatch #drone #zbleejik #snow #blizzard2016by sci_unison_fitness via Instagram
Polaroid's the king of his agility ramp and he's going to keep it that way. He hates this snow; it makes me sad!! #polaroidthedog #jrt #jackrussell #dogsofinstagram #blizzard #blizzard2016 #agility #dogagility #snowagility #snow #white #dog #lisnowby rocky1j9 via Instagram#LIBlizzard #blizzard2016 #Jonas was epic and so worth it for days like this @JimCantore @News12LI @Newsday https://t.co/ZAciRRQm64
10:49 AM - 24 Jan 2016- Reply
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Still going: 1:30pm EST vs. 8pm EST. Long Island, NY @RogerAPielkeSr @RyanMaue @EricBlake12 https://t.co/FcY7iA8iM0
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Super high tide means lots of flooding! Good thing I have a kayak! #listormwatch #longisland #newyork #copiague #li #ny #flooding #flood #water #winter #blizzardby tom_nomnom via Instagram
#blizzard2016 #listormwatch #icicles #nofilter #homesweethomeby taraookami via Instagram
All bundled up #LIsnowselfies #LIsnowby francescasmama via Instagram
Trying to catch those flakes ❄️❄️❄️ #listormwatch #liblizzard #jonas #snow #snowy #snowday #snowstorm #snowflakes #lipets #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram #maltipoo #maltipoosofinstagram #poodle #poodlesofinstagram #pets #picoftheday #petoftheday #winter #blizzard #love #petsarefamily #dogisgodspelledbackwards #petsarebetterthanpeopleby rileyroothemaltipoo via Instagram
I Don't think that's a good idea Batman#welovepitbulls#spreadtherumer#LIsnow#pitbullsofinstagram#pitstagram#senddogphoto#pitsofinstagram#pitbullsofficial#showusyourpits#showoffyourpits#showusyourbullies#dontbullymybreed#Listormwatch#blizzard2016#pitbulladvocate#pitbullmom#pitmixagram#pibblestuff#pibblelifeby bruno_kathi_ via Instagram@KevinMcCarthyTV @fox5dc @TuckerFox5 #thewinterawakens #LISNOW "Special Delivery" today from the North Pole! ❄️ https://t.co/9pXOxnXGyh
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White Out! 22 inches & counting in Williston Park, Long Island. #snowday #lisnow #snowedin… https://t.co/SXGkE6plrK
6:46 PM - 23 Jan 2016- Reply
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Am I done he says ???????????? ❄️❄️���️ my boy chasing that paper ????????????????????????????????????❄️❄️❄️???????????? #lisnow @newsday… https://t.co/0AUky3xKxS
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What a day to be inside .... #lisnow @newsday @news12li #bayport #bluepoint #sayville… https://t.co/OkayRIznzh
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Dolly dog !!! #lisnow @newsday @news12li #bayport #bluepoint #sayville #longisland #snow… https://t.co/ktYQAVUqvt
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#richmondhill has been transformed into a winter wonderland. And #lisnow is still falling.… https://t.co/fo7bVcqLrW
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Lucyliu, our almost 16 year old border collie who looks like a snowy black bear. She still loves running around in the snow! Isn't she just adorable? Photo taken today 1/23/16 in East Setauket, NY.by zenpanda72 via Instagram
I never want to go back inside!! Snow snow give me more snow !!! ????☃❄️ #snowdoodle #listormwatch #jonas #myfirstblizzardby lola.doodle_ via Instagram
Simba, Josh and Weber, r to l, doing the snowy blinky, blink during the blizzard earlier. ???? We have so much snow. ❄⛄ Still coming down strong. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! Stay warm and safe to those in the storm. ????????????❤???????? #lilyspups #talesofalab #worldoflabs #retrieveroftheday #pets_perfection #retrieverlifemagazine #ProPlanDog #excellent_dogsby doloresmenz via Instagram
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Taking a break from cleaning off the cars ❄️❄️????????☃☃ #lisnow @newsday @news12li #bayport #bluepoint #sayville #longisland #snow #picoftheday #photoby michaelmignano via Instagram
Am I done he says ???????????? ❄️❄️❄️ my boy chasing that paper ????????????????????????????????????❄️❄️❄️???????????? #lisnow @newsday @news12li #bayport #bluepoint #sayville #longisland #snow #picoftheday #photoby michaelmignano via Instagram
Blizzard beach #jonas #lisnowby dolcedoodle via Instagram
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Patrick Star and Patrick Ahernby kerriann621 via Instagram
Catching snowflakes ????❄️ #jamesfirstsnowstorm #listormwatchby melissa_mercurio via Instagram11:34 AM - 23 Jan 2016- Reply
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Tiny specs of sand covered by tiny specs of ice. #2016snowstorm #2016blizzard #lisnow #onassignment #snowstorm #lifebythewater #specsby raychelbright via Instagram
Blizzard 2016 #listormwatch #listormpics #lisnowby kaycee3933 via Instagramoh hi winter nice of you to show up ????❄️????❄️ #lisnow #blizzard2016 #jonasblizzard https://t.co/AXRDJ1V7Pg https://t.co/cTbpGvKlNB
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Verona Uno owner Tony Senver says he's keeping his Oyster Bay pizzeria open for hungry plowers https://t.co/4463FQnAw8
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The (adorable) Accardo family stops by to grab some candy. "You do anything for the children," mom says. #LIsnow https://t.co/ToaoN51Xgt
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Our own @JoshNASCARWWE took a stab at making snow angels. See more on @Snapchat, user "Newsday" #Blizzard2016 https://t.co/38bZx0s6gB
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hey everyone here are some pictures of my baby cousins in the snow. they're so cute they make me so happy ��❤️ https://t.co/nVMSqLCnRI
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Paul Verdi & son Philip at Stop & Shop stocking up for "snowstorm party" with neighbors at their Oyster Bay home https://t.co/1QzJ73aXFC
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Snow? No problem. Share your snow photos with us using #LIsnow https://t.co/Y8oYstzBbd #Blizzard2016 https://t.co/xznw4tBzSb
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Riley loves the snow. Can't say I share her sentiment #lisnowby tarakconry via InstagramIn love with the water. #blizzardbeach #2016blizzard #blizzard #sayville #lisnow #onassignment… https://t.co/nbegkR6TER
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#snowmygod #liny #li148 #lisnow #longisland #listormwatch #longisland #longislandny #longislandlife #longislandstrong #longislandphotographer #blizzard #blizzard2016 #news12liby christinea3 via Instagram
Bently is trying to understand what snow is and what to do with it ????☕️❄️ #BentlysFirstSnowFall #LIsnowby missybella27 via Instagram
"That's a tall glass of NOPE." #lisnow #snowstorm #winter2016by jessykaye via Instagram
There is Snow Way it was almost 70 degrees a month ago #LIsnow #Blizzard2016by francescasmama via Instagram
Hey guys, wait for me! ------------------------------------------------- #indianajones #therapydog #rescued #bully #banbsl #bulliesnpittiesofig #dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #dontbullymybreed #endbsl #muttnation #muttskickbutt #muttsofinstagram #igmutts #pitsofig #must_love_bullies #pitstagram #pitbullsofig #pitsofinstagram #pibblelove #pitbullvixens #petstagram #pawsomepitbulls #petsofinstagram #princess #woofpacktraining #LIsnow #Blizzard2016 @news12liby indianajones_therapydog via Instagram
It's a snowday and yes we were open!
#blizzard #blizzard2016 #liblizzard #liweather #longisland #li #snow #listormwatch #lisnow #gym #gymsopen #exercise #fitness #workout #health #snowday #bayport #bluepoint #sayville #oakdale #ny #newyorkby fitness.reality via Instagram
Jupiter and Jabez don't see what the big deal is #lisnow #listormwatchby debshealthypet via Instagram
Your table for 2 is ready.
#listormwatch #lisnow #longisland #longislandny #longislandlife #longislandstrong #longislandphotographer #news12 #news12li @news12liby christinea3 via Instagram
I think it's safe to say this #blizzard doesn't bother Miss Kiki one bit #LIstormwatch #LISnow #minigoldendoodle #goldendoodlesofinstagram #CanEverydayBeASnowDayby sbertuccioxo via Instagram
Scotty having lots of fun in the snow. His brothers and sisters say "no thanks, we will hold it in". Gonna be a long day. #rescuedogsofinstagram #thedogshow #listormwatch #lisnow #holdingmypeepeeby debshealthypet via Instagram
Hello from Hunnewell Ave! ☃❄️????#listormwatch #elmontny #elmont #snowstorm #blizzard #lisnowby christina_rizzy via Instagram@hoffmanrich #LISNOW #LIBlizzard Stella & Chloe are waiting for the snow to stop so they can go and play! https://t.co/2b9UeL4lN5
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Snow much fun in her first snow! ❄️#blizzard #jonas #nyc #puppyby k8eehoff via Instagram10:32 AM - 23 Jan 2016- Reply
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.@newsday 2016 blizzard on Long Island - Electrical fire, downed wire kill traffic light off LIE exit 49 https://t.co/ZCS4xyTPBf
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Chasing something. #2016snowstorm #snowstorm #lisnow #sayville #blizzard #2016blizzard… https://t.co/EnkQNWslZ6
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The #snow was fun for the first few minutes but it can stop now. #goldensofinstagram #goldenretriever #blizzard2016 #longisland #lisnow #snowballfight #snowdogs #blizzardby breeshirvell via Instagram
Front yard. Lovely snowy day #listormwatch #news12li #lisnowby kaycee3933 via Instagram9:35 AM - 23 Jan 2016- Reply
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#lisnow #firsthightide #freeportcanalby patriciapeters via Instagram8:07 AM - 23 Jan 2016- Reply
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@News12LI #lisnow the ducks are weathering the storm. And enjoying the fact that #deerlake is back. https://t.co/Sz2fJl9kuW
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Driveway was clear 15 min ago. About 2-3" an hour. Heavy wind gusts. #listormwatch #lisnow @news12liby kenretlt via Instagram
About 6" in back yard so far. #listormwatch #lisnow @news12liby kenretlt via Instagram1 of 81
