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More humid overnight with strong to severe storms possible Saturday and Saturday night!

The thicker smoke will come back late tonight and on Saturday morning. We are watching a strong weather system for Saturday & Saturday night with some afternoon and evening showers and storms. Some storms could be strong to severe along with gusty winds, rotation and a brief flash flooding risk. Cl...

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What happened More humid overnight with strong to severe storms possible Saturday and Saturday night!.
The headline split WTNH News8 (Nexstar, New Haven) frames it as "More humid overnight with strong to severe storms possible Saturday and Saturday night!". WCVB Boston (Hearst) frames it as "Impact Weather: Late storms may bring dangerous winds Saturday".
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WTNH News8 (Nexstar, New Haven)News report · Jul 18, 12:22 AM

More humid overnight with strong to severe storms possible Saturday and Saturday night!

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The thicker smoke will come back late tonight and on Saturday morning. We are watching a strong weather system for Saturday & Saturday night with some afternoon and evening showers and stor...

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 18, 3:24 AM

Western PA: Strong to severe storms arrive late Saturday

The heavy wildfire smoke and dangerous air quality get washed out by Saturday's storms.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 18, 2:48 AM

Storms, smoky skies possible Saturday, followed by nice weather Sunday

The weekend will feature potential storms but also a lot of nice weather.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 11:27 PM

Impact Weather: Late storms may bring dangerous winds Saturday

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Scattered afternoon storms could affect parts of Massachusetts on Saturday, prompting Storm Team 5 to highlight Impact Weather.

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Jul 17, 11:27 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 18, 12:22 AM: WTNH News8 (Nexstar, New Haven) joined the source map.

Jul 18, 2:48 AM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jul 18, 3:24 AM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

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