Severe, flood and Alert Weather
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Having reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts on your phone or device is important because when severe weather strikes, every second counts.
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In fact, the week is trending active enough that we have back-to-back First Alert Weather Days for Wednesday and Thursday this week due to extreme heat concerns on Wednesday and the potential for strong to severe storms on Wednesday and Thursday.
Thunderstorms with severe potential forecast for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington through Monday, improving by Tuesday.
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The Weather Network on MSNStay alert: Severe weather sparks back up in Alberta, Sask. SaturdayPrepare for strong severe thunderstorms across portions of Alberta and Saskatchewan through the second half of Saturday
“The biggest thing is making sure you have a plan ahead of time when it’s not raining,” he said. “I highly recommend weather.gov/safety/flood. That will walk you through flood preparedness tips and what to do before, during, and after an event.”
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for northwestern Franklin County, Henry County, northeastern Jefferson County, eastern Oldham County, northern Shelby County, and southeastern Trimble County until 6 p.m. This means damaging winds, hail and frequent lightning are possible. Heavy downpours are also expected.
A line of storms racing toward Chicago prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for most area counties Wednesday afternoon. The greatest severe weather threat is hail, wind and isolated tornadoes.
Manitou Springs by 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, prompting a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service in Pueblo.