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Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Sullivan County until early Friday

An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:13 p.m. in effect until Friday at midnight for Sullivan County.

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What happened An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:13 p.m. in effect until Friday at midnight for Sullivan County.
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CenterUpdate: Severe thunderstorm watch for Sullivan County until early Friday

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Jun 11, 11:21 PM

Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Sullivan County until early Friday

An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:13 p.m. in effect until Friday at midnight for Sullivan County.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 12, 2:09 AM

Severe thunderstorm watch expires for the entire Susquehanna Valley

A severe thunderstorm watch for South-Central Pennsylvania has expired.

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · Jun 12, 12:22 AM

Chicago weather: Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of area | LIVE

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After strong thunderstorms moved through the Chicago area Wednesday, toppling trees and causing power outages, another round of storms is forecast for Thursday.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 11, 11:34 PM

Impact weather with heat, humidity, thunderstorm chances through Friday

Storm Team 5 is tracking impact weather across Massachusetts with a risk of thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Jun 11, 11:25 PM

Accu Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Philadelphia region

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Heat Advisory continues through Friday evening, with the threat of isolated storms.

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WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York)News report · Jun 11, 10:01 PM

'Destructive' thunderstorm moves into Suffolk County

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A "destructive" storm with incredibly dangerous winds moved over central Suffolk County Thursday. The National Weather Service said 80 mph wind gusts were expected in Mid...

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Jun 11, 10:01 PM: WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) joined the source map.

Jun 11, 11:21 PM: The Post-Standard (Syracuse) joined the source map.

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