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Scattered strong storms Sunday afternoon, heat backing off a bit

Meteorologist Dylan Hudler has your Sunday forecast

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What happened Meteorologist Dylan Hudler has your Sunday forecast.
The headline split WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) frames it as "Scattered strong storms Sunday afternoon, heat backing off a bit". WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque) frames it as "Heat and clouds on Sunday with strong storms possible across the east".
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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 5, 10:36 AM

Scattered strong storms Sunday afternoon, heat backing off a bit

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Meteorologist Dylan Hudler has your Sunday forecast

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WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City)News report · Jul 5, 4:46 AM

FOX4 Forecast: Few more spotty storms Sunday

Sunday morning will likely have lingering fog and haze from the fireworks, but sunshine should come out as temperatures push into the 80s. There is still a chance for more spotty storms to...

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 5, 3:25 AM

Western PA: More rain and storms for Sunday

Sunday is an Impact Day with heavy downpours and gusty winds possible in the afternoon and evening.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 5, 2:56 AM

Temps 'only' in 90s, strong storms possible Sunday

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The heat wave will break down this weekend, but it will be a slow process.

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Jul 5, 2:23 AM: WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque) joined the source map.

Jul 5, 2:56 AM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 5, 3:25 AM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 5, 3:52 AM: WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) joined the source map.

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