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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Hampton Roads on Sunday evening
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across Hampton Roads Sunday evening. Damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado are possible.
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What happenedStrong to severe thunderstorms are possible across Hampton Roads Sunday evening. Damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado are possible.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Hampton Roads on Sunday evening". The other frames it as "Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Delaware and Sullivan counties until 1 a.m. Monday".
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CenterSevere Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Hampton Roads on Sunday evening
WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) · Center · News report
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Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued. Live N.J. weather alerts.
Among the potential threats on Sunday are large hail, heavy downpours, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts. In addition, an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.
Thousands without power across Hampton Roads, Dominion working on repairs
Thousands in Hampton Roads, VA are without power due to strong thunderstorms, and Dominion Energy crews are working to restore power to those affected.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Delaware and Sullivan counties until 1 a.m. Monday
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On Sunday at 10:42 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Monday at 1 a.m. for Delaware and Sullivan counties.
