A swath of the southern U.S. from Texas to Florida could see thunderstorms over the weekend, meteorologists say.
Santa Clara and San Benito counties are included in an updated severe thunderstorm warning issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 2:59 p.m. The warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m.
National Weather Service (NWS) generally uses a three-tiered approach, consisting of outlooks, watches, and warnings.
According to the NWS, a strong thunderstorm was detected on Doppler radar near Newville, or 16 miles north of Elk Creek, California. The special weather statement is in effect until
NWS suggested tornadoes are possible, with wind gusts to 75 mph and isolated storms with large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch at 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 3 a.m. for Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah,
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:59 p.m. in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Calhoun County.
The National Weather service is highlighting the dangers severe storms pose this week as it observes "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in Kansas.