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Ground stops are also probable for all of New York City this afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Prince William and Kate Middleton made an appearance this afternoon at the BAFTA Film Awards, marking their first joint public showing since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
—Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Severe weather could occur this afternoon into the evening, with gusty winds, hail and a possible tornado as the main threats, according to the National Weather Service.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Prince William and Kate Middleton made an appearance this afternoon at the BAFTA Film Awards, marking their first joint public showing since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
—Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Severe weather could occur this afternoon into the evening, with gusty winds, hail and a possible tornado as the main threats, according to the National Weather Service.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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“This afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20afternoon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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