Hurricane Isaias: Waffle House Index real thing; social media on alert
Hurricane Isaias hit, and the media noticed something: Waffle House, a 24-hour diner chain, closed locations as a sign of severe weather. This closure pattern has become known as a real indicator of hurricane danger. Social media users have been alerting others to monitor Waffle House locations as a way to track the storm's severity.
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Hurricane Isaias: Waffle House Index real thing; social media on alert
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