Severe Thunderstorm Coverage PM Edition Wednesday, April 5, 2017
SEVERE WEATHER LIVE BLOG
April 5, 2017
6:30 pm
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**6:30 pm**
Storms are firing up to our west along and ahead of a cold front that is making its way to our region. They will arrive sometime after 8 pm and are expected to quickly exit Macon County. These storms will have the potential to produce large and and damaging winds.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook that includes Macon County. The text follows
.DAY ONE…Tonight.
A round of thunderstorms will move into the region this evening ahead of an approaching cold front. These thunderstorms will present primary threats of large hail and damaging winds.
..THURSDAY…High winds possible. In the wake of the cold front, strong west to northwest winds will develop across the area. Winds may become strong enough from Thursday into Thursday night to cause at least isolated downed trees and power lines. Accumulating snow will also be possible at the highest elevations.
..FRIDAY…High winds possible. Threat for elevated winds continues into Friday, tapering off Friday afternoon.
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