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Severe Storms: Mainly After Sunset Tonight

Tonight's Severe Weather Hazards

Severe Storm Risks Continue Friday

Heavy Rainfall Possible Through the Week

There is a low chance of a few storms in the mid-late afternoon, but the greater risks will again come after sunset this evening through early Friday morning. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially at night.

If storms develop in the afternoon and early evening, hail to 2 inches, wind gusts to 75 mph and isolated tornadoes are possible. The better chance for severe weather will be late evening and overnight when wind gusts to 75 mph and heavy rain will be the main threats.

Severe weather risks continue through Friday. Details are uncertain, however, as timing and location will depend on the previous day’s storms. Main risks will be large hail and damaging winds, although tornadoes are possible. Heavy rainfall and possibly localized flash flooding are also threats. While severe storms are not expected in the local area on the 4th of July, any spotty storms may produce locally heavy rain.

After recent rainfall and additional rain chances through the week, the potential for flash flooding and perhaps river flooding will need to be monitored. If living or camping in a flood prone area, be aware of the potential for rapidly changing water levels. Never drive through flooded roads.