The Storm Has Passed
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
January 22, 2016 4:44pm CST
We had a very stormy morning with torrential rain, strong winds and crashing thunder. By noon the skies had cleared and we were able to go out to get a bite to eat and do a little shopping.
We have another cold snap coming and the weather Saturday and Sunday is expected to be in the high 50s. I feel very bad for my friend in Virginia who is going to be slammed with more than 2 feet of snow. At home there will be some snow but not much. about 3 inches which is a lot less than originally predicted.
What sort of weather are you expecting this weekend?
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
23 Jan 16
It was a monsoon for a while, our front yard was a lake again. If we had a basement I would be worried about flooding. I hope it passes soon for you too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Jan 16
@BelleStarr It fizzled out, thank goodness. I have been in a monsoon, and this was pretty close.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
It hasn't arrived here yet but it is overcast and dreary. It is supposed to rain tomorrow too!!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
23 Jan 16
We are having mild weather. Still cold, but no snow, for which I am happy because I am not one for big snowfalls.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Jan 16
@BelleStarr I would probably do that if I didn't have to venture out to go to work.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
No me either, last winter I turned into a hermit.
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@allknowing (136540)
• India
24 Jan 16
No effect of your blizzard this part of the globe. Glad it is all over now.
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@allknowing (136540)
• India
27 Jan 16
@BelleStarr You are right. The north does get snow. I am in the South
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
How is your weather? Where in India are you, surely the north is much colder than the south.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
25 Jan 16
I think that the tornados can be as strong but no, these were just minor compared to what has ravaged your country.
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
27 Jan 16
@BelleStarr I know you were, but thankfully the storm is moving away now. the UK will git it very soon.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Well the US certainly was pounded and right now at our winter home in Florida it is going to be rainy for a couple of days.
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 Jan 16
We had snow late yesterday. We were a part of that huge winter storm to hit the East Coast, but luckily our sleet and snow was minimal. At the most we have two inches. It was very pretty to wake up to. And luckily we didn't lose our power.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
I know where my brother is in Georgia. a little snow brings everything to a screeching halt!!
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
27 Jan 16
@BelleStarr Yes, one inch of snow can bring everything to a halt and schools will close for as little as one inch here in the South.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
23 Jan 16
lol well this weekend it certainly has not forgotten the mid-Atlantic United States.
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
24 Jan 16
@BelleStarr It seems we are going to have rain the next week-end, I should try a "rain dance".
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
25 Jan 16
Oh yes the UNited States will be digging out for several days for sure.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 Jan 16
Rain , rain and more rain.... probably.... I have a friend in fredricksberg virginia.... and she said they were expecting a heavy snowfall... I hope your weather settles down to the winter sun and warmth you hoped for....
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
23 Jan 16
Oh yes your friend will get more than 2 feet of snow, my friend is just about a hour north of Fredericksburg. I hope we get a little of the warmth we came to Florida for but at least wee are not being snowed in lol. It seems you are having the same weather as us.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 Jan 16
@BelleStarr yes ...I think so too... but it is usual for us.in the uk... you are lucky in that you can look forward to the temperature rising ... 
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
25 Jan 16
We had, crazy winds, rain and thunder, but that is our summer storms, and yesterday we had the most gorgeous heavy summer rain that we have had in a long time. I hope that all those being hit by heavy snow or bad weather will be okay @BelleStarr , I hope the weather remained calm by you after the storm passed.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
25 Jan 16
It is now quite cold here in Florida but that too will pass. We will be warm again in a few days.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
27 Jan 16
I'm just reading this now and the storm has passed. Thankfully our blizzard is over and the snow is starting to melt.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Well we are going to have lots of rain today and tomorrow. It is a constant cycle I think down here!! lol
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Right now I am at our home in Florida but in Connecticut we got about 8 inches at my house so only a glancing blow. My friend in Virginia has 30 inches, she is really snowed in.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
23 Jan 16
he he ha same old same old never snow here in /s outhern Californa nor rain in our part of state but overcast a lot and tat
fes on m y nerves as I love the sunshine when we hav e it It. ihas s been colder this winter I think than usual for S outhern California
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Been colder here in Central Florida as well but still much armer than home in Connecticut lol
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Jan 16
it been pretty nice for a rizona
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Yes that is one place we did considered when looking for a winter home but the flight would be a lot for us.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
We are expecting lots of rain, I am nit exactly sure when it will arrive but soon if my knees are any indication.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Yes you are very lucky that ugly storm passed you by, my friend in Va. got 30 inches.
@jillybean1222 (6407)
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24 Jan 16
we have bright sunshine, but the temperatures are quite cold
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
We have not seen as much sunshine in Florida as one would have expected. I need my sunshine to be happy!!
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 Jan 16
It is going to be sunny and pleasant here in Southern California for the next few days. I have two daughters and their families who are right in the blizzard areas ... one in Delaware and one in New York. Actually, they are both enjoying their first snow of the winter.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jan 16
lol I am sure they are. It is fun for the first day but after the reality sets in. In CT we only got 8 inches at our house my grandson tells me. Here in Florida we have more rain coming.
