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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Aug 15, 10:56 PM
Western PA: Heavy rain and storms make Sunday an Alert Day
Two rounds of rain and storms are likely Sunday.
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Western PA: Heavy rain and storms make Sunday an Alert Day
FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) and WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Two rounds of rain and storms are likely Sunday.
The headline split WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) frames it as "Western PA: Heavy rain and storms make Sunday an Alert Day". WCVB Boston (Hearst) frames it as "Video: Sunday night rain, showers Monday".
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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Aug 16, 1:37 AM
Rain and storms expected Sunday afternoon and evening
Eastern New Mexico may see strong to severe storms and burn scar flooding
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Aug 16, 1:36 AM
Chicago-area storm recovery: Trump approves emergency declaration for Indiana; more storms Sunday
Storm damage recovery efforts continued Saturday across the Chicago area, with more storms possible Sunday. A NIPSCO crew vehicle was hit by gunfire as they continue to restore power follow...
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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Aug 16, 12:12 AM
Mostly cloudy overnight, showers & storms return Sunday
The next system quickly brings back rain and storm chances, along with increasing humidity, on Sunday.
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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Aug 15, 11:14 PM
Steamy highs on Sunday, scattered storm clusters could be severe
Hot highs return Sunday in the 90s, and it will feel like the lower 100s during the afternoon thanks to high humidity.
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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)News report · Aug 15, 10:32 PM
Storms clearing tonight in the Piedmont Triad with dryer conditions slated for Sunday
(WGHP) -- Heat and humidity will be the focus for the next few days, with temperatures warming into the mid-90s by the first of the week. For Sunday, high temperatures will climb near 92° w...
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Aug 15, 10:04 PM
Video: Sunday night rain, showers Monday
Sunday stays dry during the day across the Boston area and Massachusetts before rain develops at night. Showers are likely Monday, followed by clearing Tuesday.
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Aug 15, 10:04 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.
Aug 15, 10:32 PM: FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) joined the source map.
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