MORNING HEADLINES | Residents from East Texas to the Lowcountry are bracing for a severe weather threat Thursday that could bring everything from drenching thunderstorms to large hail, damaging winds and flooding.
Along the state’s coast, residents face record heat and strong-to-severe thunderstorms. The highest risks predicted are wind-related damage and large hail, but a slim chance of tornadoes should keep residents on their toes, meteorologists said.
“The tornado risk is fairly limited – it’s not zero, but it’s not high either,” said WCBD-TV Meteorologist Josh Marthers. “Wind damage threat is elevated today, and so is the threat for large hail.”
Marthers added flooding should not be a major issue as the storm will move through the Lowcountry quickly. But there could be some minor short-term flooding that should quickly drain off.
In the Midlands, residents can expect strong winds and lightning. Hail and tornadoes are also possible, forecasters say. The Upstate, where 23,000 homes were without power this morning, had rain and severe storms overnight with more expected today. A tornado watch is in effect for parts of northeast Georgia and extreme Western North Carolina until 1 p.m.
During severe weather alerts, it’s important to stay informed, experts said:
- Track rain and storms on an interactive radar
- Check the latest alerts in your area
- Watch live skycams from around the state
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