Severe Thunderstorm Warning with hail for Starke County and surrounding areas

Posted on Author Becca Shepherd

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Starke County and the surrounding areas.

At the time of this article, the warning was in place until 10:45am Central Time, and warned of destructive, baseball-sized hail.

People in the areas are instructed to take shelter in a sturdy building, away from any windows. The alert states that people and animals outdoors will be severely injured.

The alert goes on to warn: Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building, and away from windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Significant Flooding, Severe Weather Possible

Posted on Author WKVI

 
 

Significant flash and river flooding are possible through the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall totals of between 1 and 3 inches are expected over the next 24 hours, with locally higher amounts possible. Soils are already saturated from recent rains, making low-lying areas much more flood prone.

Severe thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and damaging hail are also possible into the overnight hours. The National Weather Service is tracking an intense thunderstorm complex, known as a derecho, which could span a 1,000 mile swath across the Plains and Midwestern states. As always, we will bring you the very latest on the air and online at WKVI.com as well as on Facebook and Twitter.