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Rounds of severe storm chances

WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) and WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Severe storms are possible late tonight into Monday morning. More storms are possible Monday afternoon and evening. Meteorologist Molly Bernard has the latest.
The headline split WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) frames it as "Rounds of severe storm chances". WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) frames it as "Isol. showers & storms this evening, a little sticky; more storm chances early week".
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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 27, 12:03 AM

Rounds of severe storm chances

Severe storms are possible late tonight into Monday morning. More storms are possible Monday afternoon and evening. Meteorologist Molly Bernard has the latest.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 27, 12:51 AM

Severe storms with 60 mph+ winds and lightning threaten Hampton Roads Tuesday

The 13News Now Weather Impact Team has declared a Weather Impact Alert for Tuesday afternoon and evening due to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 26, 11:37 PM

Storm chances return early this week to Cincinnati

Storm chances return early this week to Cincinnati

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 26, 10:25 PM

Heat builds in North Carolina | Spotty severe storm risk Sunday & Monday, higher threat Tuesday

Plenty of sunshine will be back for the workweek, but Tuesday may bring unwanted weather with a risk of severe thunderstorms.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 26, 10:22 PM

Isol. showers & storms this evening, a little sticky; more storm chances early week

Best chance for scattered showers and storms is Tuesday. The Susquehanna Valley is also outlooked for severe storms.

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Jul 26, 10:22 PM: WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) joined the source map.

Jul 26, 10:25 PM: WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 26, 11:37 PM: WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 27, 12:03 AM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

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