The sweet steam mixed with the sour smell of leaves in ditches and marshy places along the creek.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.
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KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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