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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Aug 28, 1:18 AM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dauphin County
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dauphin County until 10 p.m.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dauphin County
The Post-Standard (Syracuse) and WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dauphin County until 10 p.m.
The headline split WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) frames it as "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dauphin County". WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) frames it as "Severe Thunderstorm Watch through late Thursday in Maryland".
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Aug 28, 1:35 AM
Update: Look for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Essex County Thursday — gusts up to 40 mph
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 9:26 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:30 p.m. for Essex County.
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Aug 27, 11:53 PM
Severe Thunderstorm Watch through late Thursday in Maryland
Thursday is a WBAL-TV 11 Weather Alert Day as severe thunderstorms are capable of heavy rain and damaging winds.
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Aug 27, 11:53 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.
Aug 28, 1:18 AM: WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) joined the source map.
Aug 28, 1:35 AM: The Post-Standard (Syracuse) joined the source map.
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