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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social

@donpaulweather.bsky.social
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Weather/climate columnist for Buffalo News, substitute meteorologist for Buffalo CBS affiliate after 30 years as chief, debunker of junk science, Buffalo Bcast Hall of Fame, veteran, Rutgers guy…old enough that I interviewed alum Ozzie Nelson at Rutgers.

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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Saturn has 293 confirmed moons as of June 2026, more than any other planet in the Solar System. Discuss. 😳
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...
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Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency (Gift Article)
The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
donpaulweatherpluspaul.substack.com/p/needed-rai... NO PAYWALL TODAY.
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Needed Rain Exits for Days to Come; Good News for Weather-Sensitive Wind & Solar Energy
Dangerous Heat Wave in Southern California has Staying Power
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This. It has always been this. A sitting American president did this. And because he did this, he should have been convicted and put behind bars. And the fact that we never held him accountable for these crimes will forever stain this country. And we may never recover from it.👇
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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The Fall of the U.S. on the World Stage
This goes beyond the prices paid for the Iran war
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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A Global Warming Component to the Nor’easter
But WNY Still Gets only the Fring-i-est Impacts from the Fringe of the Storm
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/w...
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Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S. (Gift Article)
In a wide-ranging interview, Prime Minister Mark Carney described a tense, evolving relationship with President Trump.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I've sent out my detailed forecast, extended outlook, and the latest on a rare major nor'easter, along with autumn climate trends...to my Substack paid subscribers. 5 articles/week; $6/month or $60 yearly. These articles will offer more insight on this El Nino-driven cold weather season.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I didn't graduate from an Ivy League school, but here's the fifth best thing...a segment in the new edition of the Columbia Journalism Review (later in the article): www.cjr.org/feature/how-...
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How should we cover the climate story?
Speaking with climate reporters about staying on the beat—because, as Bill McKibben put it, “for better or for worse, by this time next year, there’s no doubt in my mind that climate coverage will be ...
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Lake Effect Snow in a "super" El Nino plus a detailed weekend forecast, including a clammy Sunday, ahead of a cool week and extended outlook. 5 articles/week, and if you'd like to subscribe at Substack, it's $6/month or $60/year. PLEASE SHARE. Just look for Don PaulWeatherPLUSPaul on substack.com
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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I have already sent out my Wednesday forecast article to paid subscribers, including Game Day/Evening details, an extended outlook, and a vital authoritative primer link on potential catastrophic thre...
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Limited Severe Weather threat later today, More Settled Weather follows into Saturday. And, is NYS the New "Tornado Alley?" Last free day sampler, goes to Paid Subscribers only Thursday. 5 posts/week. $6/month or $60/year. Hope you like it! donpaulweatherpluspaul.substack.com/p/limited-se...
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Limited Severe Weather threat later today, More Settled Weather follows into Saturday
NYS has had many tornadoes this year: Are We the New Tornado Alley?
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
donpaulweatherpluspaul.substack.com/p/a-don-paul... Starting Tuesday morning!
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A Don Paul WNY Weather Sampler for Paid Subscribers
This is the type of post I’ll be designing for my future Paid Subscribers 5 days/week
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
SURVEY: Please LIKE only if you would be willing to pay a Substack subscription for my WNY forecast and extended outlook minimally 5 days/week (more if a major event is in the offing). $7/month. Forecast includes graphics and needed links. Beginning after Labor Day if results are positive.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
SURVEY: Please LIKE only if you would be willing to pay a Substack subscription for my WNY forecast and extended outlook minimally 5 days/week (more if a major event is in the offing). $7/month. Forecast includes graphics and needed links. Beginning after Labor Day if results are positive.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
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Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region
As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Saturday is the "pick" day of the weekend; extreme heat elsewhere but NOT in WNY. PLUS a primer for nervous flyers on Thunderstorm Flight Safety. PLUS a "super" El Nino update and my details on likely impacts in WNY. donpaulweatherpluspaul.substack.com/.../whats... buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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After a 50/50 weekend; WNY will escape summer weather extremes | Don Paul
Temperatures will hit the low 80s on a warmer-than-average Saturday before showers and thunderstorms arrive Sunday, writes Don Paul.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Don Paul: WNY continues to escape the hazardous excessive heat to our south and southwest, with less precipitation around until Sunday. Also, our local wildfire smoke air quality forecast. PLUS, urban wildfires have become more common and more costly than ever. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Expect seasonable warmth, with slight cooling by weekend
Large swaths of the nation are enduring moderate to extreme drought conditions. But no such problem exists in our region, though some patches of Western New York are drier than others, Don Paul writes...
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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The Real Meaning of El-Sayed's Victory
It's not what you're hearing
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Don Paul: Warmth, humidity, and maybe a few downpours return PLUS a global warming denialist myth which needs to be debunked. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Warmth, humidity, and maybe a few downpours return | Don Paul's forecast
The forecast conditions suggest more isolated downpours may develop over our region from time to time during the next several days, writes Don Paul.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/m...
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The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It? (Gift Article)
The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
They subpoenaed an 85-year-old man who has testified before Congress 250 times. They published his private diary first. Then screamed profanity at him for not talking. Six years of investigation. Zero charges. This is what having nothing looks like. www.JackHopkinsNow.com
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Angie @angiesuniverse.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Don Paul: Region to see unsettled weather through midweek, near record El Nino likely buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Region to see unsettled weather through midweek, near record El Nino likely
There is high confidence this El Nino will be one of the strongest, if not the strongest, El Nino on record, with detailed records going back to 1950.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Don Paul: Severe storms threaten Tuesday in an otherwise nice week PLUS Trump cutbacks have significantly reduced weather balloon launches, quite possibly hurting forecasts and severe weather forecasts' accuracy. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Severe storms threaten Tuesday in an otherwise nice week
Rain in the morning Tuesday may bring with it a chance for severe thunderstorms in Western New York later in the day, writes Don Paul.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Hegseth's utter incompetence and religious zealotry is matched only by his vicious bigotry. GIFT ARTICLE...a disturbing read. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/u...
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Opportunities Narrow for Women as Hegseth Blocks More Promotions (Gift Article)
For the first time in more than a decade, no active-duty female Navy officers are likely to be promoted to admiral this year.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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Trump’s humiliation on the world stage triggers acts of desperation at home
Trump’s embarrassing week at the NATO summit has him acting out of desperation in the U.S., including new attacks on the midterms.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Don Paul: Heat dome shifts west, and we get 'seasonable warmth' buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Heat dome shifts west, and we get 'seasonable warmth'
Thursday will bring highs in the low-to-mid 80s, and it will be somewhat humid, with a chance of late afternoon thunderstorms, writes Don Paul.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Don Paul: GOOD NEWS...THE PAYWALL IS DOWN FOR TODAY AND THE WEEKEND! Tricky weekend forecast, staying sticky, with modest relief next week. PLUS U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increase, after 2 years of decline, and energy-hungry China is leading the way in renewables. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Humidity hangs in, temps simmer down in tricky holiday forecast and beyond
If there is a bottom line to the holiday weekend weather, it’s the need for flexibility in your outdoor plans due to occasional showers and thunderstorms. But there will be quite a bit of rain-free ti...
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Don Paul: Hazardous heat dome bleeds into Western New York buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Hazardous heat dome bleeds into Western New York
While our region will get more than its share of excess heat and humidity, nature is doing us a small favor by keeping the core region of the dome and its strongest heating a short distance away, Paul...
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Terrible defeat of a former federal prosecutor far better qualified for the office than this extremist.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Don Paul: Thursday showers give way to a mainly dry, pleasantly warm weekend, with sultry midsummer heat to move in early next week. PLUS a deadly heat wave over western Europe under a remarkable heat dome, with a significantly partial tie to human-caused warming. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Thursday setback but strong June finish; Deadly heat in Europe
In all, June will end up significantly wetter than average, but with much of the rain falling more heavily on just a few of the days, Paul writes. The monthly mean temperature will end up a few degree...
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 17/06/2026
Despite the U.S.-Iran MOU announced Sunday, the U.S. is still intercepting Iranian drones targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has launched multiple drones each night since the agreement was signed, while JMIC still rates the regional threat as “SUBSTANTIAL.”
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Don Paul: Cooler, unsettled 2nd half of June for Western New York. Until Sunday, the first half of June had been somewhat warmer and and slightly drier than average. The 2nd half won't measure up, with mostly cooler than average and sometimes unsettled conditions. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Cooler, unsettled 2nd half of June for Western New York
The most optimistic perspective with which to view this week is knowing the coolest day will end up being Monday, and the soggiest period will occur midweek, leaving more dry time for the end of the w...
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Don Paul: Muggy stretch across Western New York ends by the weekend PLUS the latest on the weakening AMOC current and the Gulf Stream. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Muggy stretch across Western New York ends by the weekend
The next few days will be fairly steamy with an occasional risk of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 09/06/2026
During the national anthem, President Donald Trump was booed by the Game 3 crowd at MSG.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Don Paul: Notable but brief break in dry stretch coming PLUS Trump shutdown of vital oceanic data network PLUS federal court at least temporarily blocks Trump shutdown of NCAR. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Notable but brief break in dry stretch coming
Locally, high temperatures moved above average Tuesday and appear likely to remain that way through next week, with warmth likely increasing by midweek, Don Paul says.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Don Paul: A new feature to BN Digital Subscriptions...I'm GIFTING this article, which includes a seasonably warm (above average daytime highs) dry stretch, followed by chances for occl shwrs this weekend, PLUS some surprising local climate info for warming skeptics. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Gradual warming this week, but 'heat' remains elusive
Meteorological summer is here, Don Paul says. Expect warmer than average highs in the 70s with dry conditions throughout most of the week.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🚨 Heartbreaking. Detainees at Delaney Hall are being forced to eat worm-infested food, denied doctors, and separated from their families. Even US citizens are trapped inside. This must end. No more torture centers on American soil. #ShutDownDelaneyHall
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Don Paul: Gradual warming this week, but 'heat' remains elusive buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Gradual warming this week, but 'heat' remains elusive
Meteorological summer is here, Don Paul says. Expect warmer than average highs in the 70s with dry conditions throughout most of the week.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Don Paul:A long-awaited drier pattern has gotten started, and it will have staying power unlike any we're seen around here in a long while. PLUS how a warming climate-linked blocking pattern, this time around, is doing us some good (which isn't always the case). buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Warmth peaks early; drier weather sticks around
There is no getting around the fact that up to this point, we’ve had a rather disappointing May, Don Paul writes.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
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Slush Fund? Make That THUG Fund.
Maybe the January 6th Insurrection Won't Be a One-Off
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Don Paul: Once we're past a wet, breezy & cool Saturday, the weekend definitely improves a great deal. A longer term warmer than average trend into the first week of June. PLUS the NOAA hurricane outlook explained AND a probably strong--maybe Super-- El Nino update. buffalonews.com/news/local/w...
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Don Paul: Soggy start, then holiday weekend, longer range improve
Saturday will be soggy into the afternoon and cool with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 50s before showers break up for a drier Sunday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, writes Don Paul.
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Don Paul@donpaul.bsky.social @donpaulweather.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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Maybe the January 6th Insurrection Won't Be a One-Off
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