Extreme Weather

The southern portion of the US is under a storm watch. The Federal government is asking FEMA not to use the word "ice" to describe the storm. They are calling the event a freezing rainstorm.
Please be careful when walking on freezing rain-filled sidewalks over the next few days and be especially cautious when driving on freezing rain-filled patches



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It's cold.
Hopefully everyone had the foresight to top off fuel tanks before power outages and condensation.

I went to the bank to use the ATM, but I had my old card that expired a few months ago on me instead of the new one that I've used exactly once so far a few months ago. So I got home and cut up the old card into pieces and threw it away. But I was looking for my new card and I can't find it. So I reported my new card lost or stolen at the bank website. I could call a number and order a new card. Or I could wait until I can move my car again after 2 feet of snow fall and go down to the bank and ask about getting a new card. The pdf file from the bank says it's $7.50 for a new card and $5 for a new PIN, and get this, $60 for expedited service to replace the bank card. So it doesn't look like the bank can print one up like a casino can print up a Rewards card on the spot without ridiculous fees.

I found a bank lobby open in another town and it closes very soon. I'll make a run over there and try to cash a check. But I've got to make it $20 less than my original declined ATM withdrawal because the new fees to replace the card will put me below the minimum balance where they charge even more fees.

I went on a bit of a road trip yesterday and my utility called me on the road with an AI voice that said the power could go out from the snow storms and I should be prepared to make other plans.

It was near zero degrees out last night and some of my windows got frozen partially open and I can't shut them more. They're only open a quarter inch instead of an eighth inch, but the wind is blowing that cold air right in here. The building is only rated down to 10 degrees above zero, so the heat is a bit anemic in that regard. So I've got some electric heaters of my own; 2 heater fans and an electric oil filled radiator. I sense a significant increase in my electric bill next time. It's supposed to be below freezing for the next week.

Relying on electric heaters in a freezing rainstorm is a bold move.
What bank do you use? It doesn't sound very customer-friendly.
It's going to get up to 62 this afternoon, with an overnight low in the mid-40s in Southern Arizona.
Stay safe, everyone,

My bank, Wells Fargo, will replace a card and change the PIN for free. Expedited shipping costs extra but regular mail is free.

My ATM card was compromised in Vegas, and my bank FedEx'd me a new card at no charge, but they made it clear it was a one-time courtesy, and I needed a police report. It was a small community bank on Long Island that was very user-friendly.

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The southern portion of the US is under a storm watch. The Federal government is asking FEMA not to use the word "ice" to describe the storm. They are calling the event a freezing rainstorm.
Please be careful when walking on freezing rain-filled sidewalks over the next few days and be especially cautious when driving on freezing rain-filled patches



Note: Separated from a different topical thread by moderator and this new thread created - gordonm888
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There's gonna be lots of ice on the streets. Stumbling onto ice poses a serious hazard that could get you killed.

brrr i am cold

Western PA has ordered no commercial vehicles on interstates after midnight tonight. Other times just no empty trucks, this time none.

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The southern portion of the US is under a storm watch. The Federal government is asking FEMA not to use the word "ice" to describe the storm. They are calling the event a freezing rainstorm.
Please be careful when walking on freezing rain-filled sidewalks over the next few days and be especially cautious when driving on freezing rain-filled patches

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Reminds me of an accent from the NYC area, one I believe you might be familiar with, where "black ice" and "black guys" are pronounced the same way, resulting in a few cheap giggles about the dangers of black ice.

I myself got a little bit of that and have to be careful about saying "deuce" in polite company, as well as "headlights," where it sounds like I'm talking about a condition requiring medicated shampoo.

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It's cold.
Hopefully everyone had the foresight to top off fuel tanks before power outages and condensation.
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It was 84 degrees here today and I spent much of it sitting in the sun on my back patio with my shirt off. It is cooling down though, only 81 tomorrow.

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It's cold.
Hopefully everyone had the foresight to top off fuel tanks before power outages and condensation.
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It was 84 degrees here today and I spent much of it sitting in the sun on my back patio with my shirt off. It is cooling down though, only 81 tomorrow.
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Here, it has warmed up to 10°F - warm enough to just wear a sweatshirt, instead of the full arctic bundle.