The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has upgraded the risk for severe weather today to moderate. The primary window for severe weather will be from 3p - 3a. However, with the main squall line moving through central Mississippi as of 8 am, this may be moved up.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a high threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail with this storm system. Specifically, the SPC rates our area's chances of seeing an EF2 - EF5 tornado 25 miles within a given point at 10%. In addition, SPC rates the chances of seeing 75 mph or higher within any given point at 15%.
Based on these forecasts, it would be a good idea to keep updated on the weather today, as the potential exists for a significant severe weather outbreak. We encourage everyone to keep a source of weather information close by. You can check your weather radios by doing the following:
- Make sure your SAME code is set to 001055 (Etowah County)
- Hit the weather button on your radio to make sure you can hear National Weather Service audio. If not, try setting your channel to "4".
- Check your batteries by unplugging the radio. If the radio stays on, the batteries are good. If the radio turns off, then you should replace the batteries.
