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Rounds of severe storm chances

WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) and WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) 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". WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) frames it as "Storm chances return early this week to Cincinnati".
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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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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Jul 27, 3:48 AM

Chicago weather: Chance for severe storms Monday morning as sweltering heat continues

The Chicago area is heating up again and there is a chance for severe storms in the forecast for Monday morning.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 27, 2:57 AM

Showers & storms taper, some clearing overnight; more storm chances early week

Unsettled start to the work week with the best chance for scattered showers and storms being Tuesday afternoon.

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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jul 27, 1:26 AM

Monday forecast: Another hot, humid day with a risk of severe storms

The end of Chicagoland’s latest heat wave is in sight, but not before one more day of sizzling temperatures and the threat of storms.

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

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

Jul 27, 12:37 AM: WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) joined the source map.

Jul 27, 12:51 AM: WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 7 sources · 1 bucket.