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Weather Channel referenced the Patriots-Falcons Super Bowl

Weather Channel referenced the Patriots-Falcons Super Bowl

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The fortuitous clue came as the eye of the storm passed overhead and residents were urged to prepare for the “second half.”

Weather Channel referenced the Patriots-Falcons Super Bowl

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is displayed with a Patriots and Falcons helmet before Super Bowl LI in 2017. AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Reference from Weather Channel Meteorologist Patriots-Falcons: As powerful Hurricane Milton hit the Florida coast on Wednesday evening, meteorologists attempted to provide on-site reports to those affected by the storm. In one instance, Paul Goodloe of the Weather Channel tried to make a particular point with, of all things, a reference to Super Bowl LI.

Goodloe reported from Sarasota as the eye of the storm passed overhead, discussing the characteristic temporary calm that settled over the area.

“We definitely enjoyed the little halftime show that Mother Nature gave us in Milton, but now we’re into the second half,” he said. “I have to remind everyone that you may still be under consideration right now. There is still a lot to do.”

To illustrate his point, Goodloe chose a somewhat strange metaphor: Super Bowl LI, in which the Patriots came from behind 28-3 to win the championship in overtime.

“I think back to the Atlanta Falcons winning the Super Bowl in the first half. “We know what happened in the second half when the Patriots came to life,” Goodloe said. “So don't sleep through the second half of Milton, and we're definitely concerned about this (storm) wave now.”

Milton eventually made landfall near Sarasota, where winds exceeded 80 miles per hour and locally over 8 inches of rain fell. The storm reportedly left more than three million Floridians without power.

Scores and schedules:

Tonight the Bruins host the Canadiens in the home opener of the 2024-25 regular season.

The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at TD Garden

More from Boston.com:

The trailer: Here is the full preview of the upcoming Netflix documentary about the 2004 Red Sox. It will be released on October 23rd.

On this day: In 2004, the Patriots defeated the Dolphins 24-10. Even though the Patriots' offensive performance was rather weak – Tom Brady only managed 7 of 19 for 76 yards passing – New England controlled the game with 135 yards rushing.

The most memorable tidbit of the day was Miami's use of rookie wide receiver Wes Welker as an emergency kicker. Although he did not catch a pass in his rookie season, Welker contributed by converting both an extra point and a 29-yard field goal (in addition to returned kickoffs and punts).

Daily highlight: Victor Wembanyama showed off his passing skills with a no-look assist in a pre-season game on Wednesday.

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