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N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 3 counties, with more storms, strong winds expected Thursday night

The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) and WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened This is the third time in three days that the Garden State faces a risk strong thunderstorms with gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain.
The headline split The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) frames it as "N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 3 counties, with more storms, strong w...". Washington's Top News (WTOP) frames it as "Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds expected to hit DC region overnight Thursday".
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CenterN.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 3 counties, with more storms, strong winds expected Thursday night

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Sep 4, 12:43 AM

N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 3 counties, with more storms, strong winds expected Thursday night

This is the third time in three days that the Garden State faces a risk strong thunderstorms with gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Sep 4, 5:06 AM

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple SE Wisconsin counties

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Fond du Lac and Dodge counties until 11 p.m. on Sept. 3.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Sep 4, 1:27 AM

Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds expected to hit DC region overnight Thursday

Another round of storms could be headed for the D.C. region Thursday.

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Sep 4, 12:43 AM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Sep 4, 1:27 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Sep 4, 5:06 AM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.