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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Sep 1, 9:29 AM
A record heat wave starts in September
Heat indices near or surpassing 103 degrees from Tuesday through Friday.
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A record heat wave starts in September
KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) and WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Heat indices near or surpassing 103 degrees from Tuesday through Friday.
The headline split WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) frames it as "A record heat wave starts in September". WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) frames it as "Weather Impact: Major heat wave moves in to kick off September".
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Sep 1, 11:05 AM
Tuesday weather planner: Steamy start to September, heat advisory in place through Thursday evening
It may be September, but it is still summer. And it will feel like it for the rest of the workweek.
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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Sep 1, 11:04 AM
FORECAST: Late-summer heat wave builds this week before cooler weekend
An intense late-summer heat wave grips Hampton Roads, with temperatures nearing records midweek before a cold front brings storms and cooler weather by weekend.
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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Sep 1, 10:55 AM
Low air quality Tuesday, heat wave could continue through the weekend
Kansas City sees poor air quality Tuesday. Temperatures will remain hot through the weekend, with highs in the 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits.
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WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City)News report · Sep 1, 10:50 AM
FOX4 Forecast: Sizzling start to September!
Expect soaring temperatures in the 90s today and through the holiday weekend. A Heat Advisory remains active until Friday night.
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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Sep 1, 10:03 AM
Weather Impact: Major heat wave moves in to kick off September
A Weather Impact Alert will be in effect for the scorching heat expected Wednesday-Friday as highs soar into the upper 90s.
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Sep 1, 9:29 AM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.
Sep 1, 10:03 AM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.
Sep 1, 10:50 AM: WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City) joined the source map.
Sep 1, 10:55 AM: KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) joined the source map.
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