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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Oct 17, 10:43 PM
Weather Impact: Coldest night in five months, patchy frost possible
Two cold nights are on the way. Our first time in the 30s since May is possible
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Weather Impact: Coldest night in five months, patchy frost possible
WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) and WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) describe the same event in different terms.
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As of October 17, 2026 at 10:43 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Two cold nights are on the way. Our first time in the 30s since May is possible.
The headline split WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) frames it as "Weather Impact: Coldest night in five months, patchy frost possible". WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) frames it as "Patchy frost possible Sunday morning with lows in the middle to upper 30s".
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Oct 17, 10:30 PM
Frost is possible Saturday night in Maryland
Good idea to cover or bring in any plants that are sensitive to the cold tonight.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Oct 17, 9:40 PM
Patchy frost possible Sunday morning with lows in the middle to upper 30s
Remaining cool for Sunday with highs in the middle 60s under a sunshine filled sky. Temperatures will gradually warm through next week as it remains sunny and dry.
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Oct 17, 9:40 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.
Oct 17, 10:30 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.
Oct 17, 10:43 PM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.
Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.