Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Severe Weather Alert

7pm Estimate

 🚨 Severe Weather Alert 🚨

⚠️ A rare and dangerous storm system is developing TODAY and will last through SATURDAY.

🌪️ HIGH RISK (Level 5/5) of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, including:

  • Long-track tornadoes

  • Widespread damaging winds

  • Large to very large hail

🌧️ 7–12 inches of rain expected through Saturday night.
🚨 Catastrophic flash flooding possible.

💨 Winds today could gust 45–55 mph even outside of storms.
📍 Flood Watches already in effect.

🕑 Storms will begin developing after 5 p.m., here and move very fast (60–70 mph).
🚗 If a warning is issued, take shelter immediately—don’t wait!

📅 Thursday–Saturday: Continued threat of severe storms and potentially historic flooding.

📅 Sunday: Another round of severe weather possible.

📢 Make a plan NOW. Stay weather-aware. 
LOCAL STORM SHELTERS: Mexico Baptist Church | Marion Baptist Church | Marion Methodist Church

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