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Weather warning for severe thunderstorms in Russell and Barbour counties early Friday morning


Weather warning for severe thunderstorms in Russell and Barbour counties early Friday morning

The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:57 a.m. Friday predicting severe thunderstorms until 5:45 a.m. for Russell and Barbour counties. Residents could have to contend with wind gusts of up to 80 km/h. “At 4:57 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Hawkinsville or 16 miles southeast of Hurtsboro, […]

Update: Thunderstorms with hailstone-sized hail and damaging winds in Russell County on Friday


Update: Thunderstorms with hailstone-sized hail and damaging winds in Russell County on Friday

At 5:49 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service issued an updated severe weather warning that is in effect until 6:00 a.m. for Russell County. Prepare for hailstones the size of quarters (1 inch) and wind gusts up to 60 mph. “At 5:49 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was identified near Fort Moore/Lawson Army Air Field, 9 […]

Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail hit McKean and Elk counties on Friday


Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail hit McKean and Elk counties on Friday

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for McKean and Elk counties at 7:09 p.m. Friday until 7:45 p.m. The storms are expected to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour. “At 7:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Marienville, moving northeast at 15 […]