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Forecasters Say Storm Could Bring Dangerous Rip Tides

authorLaura Weir on Jul 2, 2014
Local forecasters say East End residents should be aware of dangerous rip tides and high surf caused by a tropical storm that is developing off the coast of Florida. Tropical... more

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