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Weather Impact: Arthur's remnants to bring widespread rain to Carolinas overnight

While it's not a guarantee that the Triad sees drought-denting rainfall tonight, rain chances are trending higher for the News 2 area.

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What happened While it's not a guarantee that the Triad sees drought-denting rainfall tonight, rain chances are trending higher for the News 2 area.
The headline split WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) frames it as "Weather Impact: Arthur's remnants to bring widespread rain to Carolinas overnight". WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) frames it as "How the remnants of Arthur will impact the Carolinas overnight".
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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jun 18, 8:14 PM

Weather Impact: Arthur's remnants to bring widespread rain to Carolinas overnight

While it's not a guarantee that the Triad sees drought-denting rainfall tonight, rain chances are trending higher for the News 2 area.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 18, 9:31 PM

Hot Thursday in North Carolina | Widespread scattered rain, severe storm risk and Arthur's remnants

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Low 90s for highs are in place in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad with possible severe weather through early Friday morning.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jun 18, 8:07 PM

How the remnants of Arthur will impact the Carolinas overnight

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Arthur is expected to bring increasing rain, gusty winds and the potential for localized flooding to the Carolinas.

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Jun 18, 8:07 PM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

Jun 18, 8:14 PM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jun 18, 9:31 PM: WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.