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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall:
Beware of swollen waterways:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
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Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
That was a popular refrain during interviews across the region.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
To keep safe, researchers suggest swimmers should avoid wearing shiny jewelry, refrain from swimming at dawn or dusk and avoid areas where fishermen are present.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
While the last three weeks have been punishing for the stock market, veteran wealth managers are sounding a similar refrain for long-term investors: don’t panic.
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—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
That was a popular refrain during interviews across the region.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
To keep safe, researchers suggest swimmers should avoid wearing shiny jewelry, refrain from swimming at dawn or dusk and avoid areas where fishermen are present.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
While the last three weeks have been punishing for the stock market, veteran wealth managers are sounding a similar refrain for long-term investors: don’t panic.
2.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Refrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrain. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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