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Waffle House Index helps gauge severity of any storm

Headline from The Columbian

Golden hash browns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm’s severity (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Golden hash browns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.

  2. Phl17

    How the Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    Golden hash browns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.

  3. The Columbian

    Waffle House Index helps gauge severity of any storm (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Golden hash browns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.

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