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Harvey customers without power as severe storms move through the area

Headlines vary significantly, from reporting current power outages and damage in specific areas to forecasting potential storms in another region.

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What happened Thousands are without power across Southeast Louisiana as storms move through the area.
The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Harvey customers without power as severe storms move through the area". WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) frames it as "Over 2,600 customers without power in Randolph County, downed trees and power lines".
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Aug 22, 1:15 AM

Harvey customers without power as severe storms move through the area

Harvey customerswithout power

Thousands are without power across Southeast Louisiana as storms move through the area.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Aug 22, 5:12 AM

Thousands remain without power after severe storms hit southeast Louisiana

Thousands remain without powersoutheast Louisiana

More than 17,000 Entergy customers lost power at the height of Friday night's severe weather. Crews are working to restore service across the region.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Aug 22, 3:44 AM

Severe storms leave trail of damage across Charlotte

trail of damage across Charlotte

Severe storms left a trail of damage across Charlotte Friday night, downing trees, blocking roads and damaging homes as residents began cleaning up.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Aug 22, 1:06 AM

Chicago weather: Potentially strong storms in forecast; Severe Thunderstorm Watch for area | Radar

Potentially strong storms in forecastSevere Thunderstorm Watch

There is potential for severe storms to develop in the Chicago area Friday.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Aug 22, 12:50 AM

Over 2,600 customers without power in Randolph County, downed trees and power lines

Duke Energy estimates that power will return shortly after midnight.

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Aug 22, 12:50 AM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Aug 22, 1:06 AM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

Aug 22, 1:15 AM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Aug 22, 3:44 AM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

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