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Here’s what to do if you lose power because of storms, severe weather

Wednesday is a Weather Alert Day for the Greater Cincinnati region, with damaging winds and potentially a few tornadoes in the area.

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What happened Wednesday is a Weather Alert Day for the Greater Cincinnati region, with damaging winds and potentially a few tornadoes in the area.
The headline split WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) frames it as "Here’s what to do if you lose power because of storms, severe weather". The Birmingham News (AL.com) frames it as "Tropical system could bring Alabama severe weather, tornadoes, flooding: When to expect s...".
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 17, 1:44 PM

Here’s what to do if you lose power because of storms, severe weather

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Wednesday is a Weather Alert Day for the Greater Cincinnati region, with damaging winds and potentially a few tornadoes in the area.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 17, 3:29 PM

WEATHER BLOG: Severe thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoon, evening

Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Alert Day as severe thunderstorms could bring damaging wind, hail and even a tornado.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jun 17, 2:42 PM

Accu Weather: AM shower, PM storm

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Conditions will deteriorate on Wednesday as the day progresses.

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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jun 17, 2:22 PM

Severe weather timeline: Tracking Wednesday storm chances

CHICAGO — After a warm and windy Tuesday, severe weather threats return to Chicagoland on Wednesday. Expect cloudy skies as you head out the door on Wednesday morning. That cloud cover will...

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Jun 17, 1:03 PM

Tropical system could bring Alabama severe weather, tornadoes, flooding: When to expect storms

The system could bring heavy rain to the state.

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Jun 17, 1:03 PM: The Birmingham News (AL.com) joined the source map.

Jun 17, 1:44 PM: WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) joined the source map.

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