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Lakewood's First Fall Storm Arrives Wednesday: Weather Forecast
Urban flooding, power outages and thunderstorms are in the cards this week as fall gets off to a stormy start. Here's what to expect.

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Urban flooding, power outages and thunderstorms are in the cards this week as fall gets off to a stormy start. Here's what to expect.

Urban flooding, power outages and thunderstorms are in the cards this week as fall gets off to a stormy start. Here's what to expect.
Urban flooding, power outages and thunderstorms are in the cards this week as fall gets off to a stormy start. Here's what to expect.
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