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Flash flood warnings issued as heavy rain hits N.J. See latest alerts.

ABC7 New York and WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Most of New Jersey is under a flash flood watch through noon today with rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour possible.
The headline split The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) frames it as "Flash flood warnings issued as heavy rain hits N.J. See latest alerts.". The Post-Standard (Syracuse) frames it as "Update: Flash flood warning active for Putnam and Westchester counties until Sunday midda...".
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CenterFlash flood warnings issued as heavy rain hits N.J. See latest alerts.

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Sep 13, 11:06 AM

Flash flood warnings issued as heavy rain hits N.J. See latest alerts.

Most of New Jersey is under a flash flood watch through noon today with rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour possible

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Sep 13, 12:43 PM

Flash flooding devastates Washington area residents again

Washington County residents are cleaning up after flash flooding caused significant damage to homes, vehicles, and businesses, with ongoing flood control projects delayed by heavy rains.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Sep 13, 12:32 PM

Accu Weather Alert: Stormy start, flood warnings in the Tri-State

An Accu Weather Alert is in effect into the first half of Sunday for downpours that could produce localized flooding.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Sep 13, 12:06 PM

Weather Alert: Widespread showers to bring heavy rain, flooding risk Sunday

Showers are expected to arrive overnight Saturday into Sunday morning across Massachusetts, prompting Storm Team 5 to declare Impact Weather.

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Sep 13, 11:25 AM

Update: Flash flood warning active for Putnam and Westchester counties until Sunday midday triggered by thunderstorms

The National Weather Service released an updated flash flood warning at 9:06 a.m. on Sunday in effect until noon for Putnam and Westchester counties.

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Sep 13, 11:06 AM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Sep 13, 11:25 AM: The Post-Standard (Syracuse) joined the source map.

Sep 13, 12:06 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Sep 13, 12:32 PM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 5 sources · 1 bucket.