First Warn Weather Day Damaging Wind Hail This Evening Under A Level Three Severe Storm Threat

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FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY: Damaging wind & hail this evening under a level three severe storm threat
FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY: Damaging wind & hail this evening under a level three severe storm threat from

FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY: Damaging wind & hail this evening under a level three severe storm threat

Strong storms likely later today into the overnight hours

Damaging winds possible

A potent cold front pushing through today with two rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms expected.

The first arriving between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. this evening with strong to severe storms possible. The thunderstorms are expected to move in from the west and quickly move east across the area. Damaging winds, large hail and heavy downpours are all possible with the first round of storms.

Tornado threat low

Another round of stronger storms developing to our west are expected to arrive late tonight between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. These storms will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes. The tornado threat is low but not zero.

Timing

The first round of storms will reach the metro by 5 p.m. and exit by 9 p.m., with the second stronger round arriving between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.

Safety

Have a severe weather plan in place and know where to go if a warning is issued. Listen to local media for weather updates and have a way to receive warnings. Charge cell phones and electronic devices in case of power outages.