LDN - Weather

Severe weather possible Friday afternoon and evening Send a link to a friend

(9:12 a.m. Friday announcement)

[August 24, 2007] Strong thunderstorms will develop Friday afternoon and Friday night as a cold front drops southeast into the area. There is a moderate risk that some of these storms will become severe. The main severe weather threat will be damaging winds. In addition, locally heavy rainfall and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning will accompany these storms. There may be several rounds of storms, beginning Friday afternoon and continuing in the evening.

Saturday through Thursday

Thunderstorms will end around midday Saturday as the cold front pushes south of the area. The storms on Saturday should remain below severe levels.

Thunderstorms may return to the area on Tuesday night and Wednesday as the next frontal boundary arrives from the northwest.

Spotter information statement

Spotter activation will likely be required Friday afternoon, primarily beginning about 2 p.m.

[Text from announcement received from Terry Storer, Logan County Emergency Management Agency]

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for counties north of Logan Send a link to a friend

(12:41 p.m. Thursday announcement)

[August 23, 2007] The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for counties north of Logan. (See map.) The thunderstorm watch includes Mason and Tazewell counties. Due to the continued heating, it is advisable to monitor for possible storm development to the south and into Logan County.

The heat index is approaching 100 already, so be careful when working outside.

[Text from announcement received from Terry Storer, Logan County Emergency Management Agency]