Prepare for possible severe weather Thursday afternoon

The Storm Prediction Center has Wood County under a “slight” risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather on Thursday, according to a Wednesday update from the Wood County Emergency Management Agency.

The area may see an early shower or storm in the morning between 6 and 11 a.m. Any severe weather should hold off until later in the day, most likely between 4 and 8 p.m.

These afternoon/evening storms may produce damaging wind gusts, large hail and the potential for tornadoes. Total rainfall is expected to be 0.25-0.50 inches.

Depending on the cloud cover and rain during the day, it could lessen the impact of the afternoon severe weather.

Based on the timing, this could create travel concerns with the evening commute Thursday.