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NYC flood threat: Heavy rain falls during Monday morning commute

ABC7 New York and WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened It's a soggy start to the week. NYC officials warned of possible flooding as heavy rain moved into the area early Monday morning with the potential to affect the commute.
The headline split ABC7 New York frames it as "NYC flood threat: Heavy rain falls during Monday morning commute". WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) frames it as "Storms return for start of the week with localized flood threat".
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Aug 3, 11:47 AM

NYC flood threat: Heavy rain falls during Monday morning commute

It's a soggy start to the week. NYC officials warned of possible flooding as heavy rain moved into the area early Monday morning with the potential to affect the commute.

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WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York)News report · Aug 3, 1:18 PM

Heavy rain and thunderstorms may delay NYC Ferry services

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- NYC Ferry is warning that there could be possible weather-related delays on Monday as heavy rain and thunderstorms batter the region. Commuters using the ferries sh...

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Aug 3, 1:16 PM

Power outages reported as heavy rain falls across parts of Maine

Thousands of customers were without power on Monday as heavy rain fell across parts of Maine.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Aug 3, 12:05 PM

Heavy Rain Monday with scattered showers and thunderstorms

Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected this afternoon as a slow-moving cold front crosses the Baltimore area.

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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Aug 3, 12:00 PM

Bicyclist hit by RTA bus early Monday morning

An RTA bus was involved in a crash early Monday morning that sent one person to the hospital.

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 3, 11:15 AM

Storms return for start of the week with localized flood threat

After a warm and humid start to the day with the chance for an isolated shower through the morning, temperatures will quickly heat into the lower 90s with a mix of sun and clouds.

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Aug 3, 11:15 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Aug 3, 11:47 AM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

Aug 3, 12:00 PM: WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland) joined the source map.

Aug 3, 12:05 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.