Rain and storms today, possibly strong storms this afternoon

[April 10, 2013]  The Lincoln office of the National Weather Service posted the weather graphic below for Wednesday:

A strong cold front will approach central and southeast Illinois on Wednesday and push through the area Wednesday night. Showers and thunderstorms will spread across the area along and ahead of the front. Some of the storms Wednesday afternoon and evening may be severe, with damaging winds and large hail. Heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado are also possible. Much cooler temperatures are expected behind the front for Thursday, along with scattered rain showers.

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For updates, check http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ilx/ and http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=ilx.

[From National Weather Service, Lincoln office]