Coverage dated August 7, 2023

Thousands of flight cancellations and power outages as strong storms move into D.C. area

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

Thousands of federal employees were sent home early Monday as the Washington area faced a looming forecast for destructively strong storms, including tornadoes, hail and lightning.

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  1. Triblive

    Thousands of flight cancelations, power outages as strong storms move into D.C. area (opens Triblive)

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    WASHINGTON — Thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed Monday as forecasts warned of destructively strong storms, including tornadoes, hail and lightning, and residents were warned to stay indoors and prepare for the worst. Rain began falling in the Washington area shortly after 5 p.m.

  2. Tulsa World

    Thousands of flight cancellations and power outages as strong storms move into DC area (opens Tulsa World)

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    Tulsa World's feed description

    Thousands of U.S. flights have been canceled or delayed as forecasts warn of destructively strong storms, including tornadoes, hail and lightning. Residents were warned to stay indoors Monday and prepare

  3. Herald Bulletin

    Thousands of flight cancelations and power outages as strong storms move into DC area (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Herald Bulletin's feed description

    Thousands of U.S. flights have been canceled or delayed as forecasts warn of destructively strong storms, including tornadoes, hail and lightning. Residents were warned to stay indoors Monday and prepare

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    Thousands of flight cancellations and power outages as strong storms move into D.C. area (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Thousands of federal employees were sent home early Monday as the Washington area faced a looming forecast for destructively strong storms, including tornadoes, hail and lightning.

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