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4th of July weather report | Atlanta's smog alerts already doubled from 2015 | Stolen beer recovered

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Thunderstorm chances Sunday and on the 4th of July, but timing will be key to determine the impact on Northern Virginia events.
Storm threat will hang around throughout the holiday weekend in Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.
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Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly, according to the National Weather Service.
Dominion Power reporting power outages following Tuesday afternoon storm.
Traffic will be impacted at least through the week on Route 1, south of Plank Road, according to the City of Fredericksburg.
Events downtown and at Arbor Place Mall on the 4th of July in Douglasville.
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued until late Tuesday in several Maryland communities, according to the National Weather Service.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued until late Tuesday in several Virginia communities, according to the National Weather Service.
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