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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 28, 3:40 AM
Severe storms possible on Tuesday in the Baltimore area
The storms could bring damaging winds, or even an isolated tornado
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Severe storms possible on Tuesday in the Baltimore area
WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) and WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened The storms could bring damaging winds, or even an isolated tornado.
The headline split WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) frames it as "Severe storms possible on Tuesday in the Baltimore area". WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) frames it as "Strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday, but not for everyone.".
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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 28, 6:01 AM
Impact: Higher chances showers & storms Tuesday, few storms may be severe
Several rounds of showers and storms expected Tuesday. Some may produce heavy downpours and damaging wind gusts, and a brief, spin-up tornado.
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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 28, 3:51 AM
Severe storm threat on Tuesday | Less humid air returns late week
Plenty of sunshine is back this week, but Tuesday may bring unwanted weather with a risk of severe thunderstorms.
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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 28, 3:13 AM
Weather Impact: Be alert for possible severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening
Damaging gusty winds, hail, and a brief tornado are on the table for the Triad on Tuesday as a strong cold front arrives from the north.
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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 28, 2:53 AM
FORECAST: Strong storms likely on Tuesday, pleasant again on Wednesday
Tuesday's storms are capable of producing damaging winds, flooding, and an isolated tornado.
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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 28, 1:51 AM
Strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday, but not for everyone.
Charlotte braces for severe weather as temperatures soar into the mid-90s with heat indices up to 105. Potentially strong storms could hit Tuesday night.
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Jul 28, 1:51 AM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.
Jul 28, 2:53 AM: WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) joined the source map.
Jul 28, 3:13 AM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.
Jul 28, 3:40 AM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.
Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.