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Tornado Watch in Effect for Genesee County
Tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday; severe thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Genesee County as of Thursday morning.
The watch, which is in effect for many counties in Michigan, will remain in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday.
The NWS has also issued a hazardous weather outlook and flood watch for the area with severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon.
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According to the NWS forecast, thunderstorms expected after 2 p.m. today could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Winds may gust as high as 33 miles per hour. Snow showers are possible Friday night.
A tornado watch means that weather conditions are right for tornadoes to form in the area.
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The flood watch is in effect through Friday morning.
Tips from the Red Cross
In the case of severe thunderstorms, the American Red Cross recommends:
- Make sure to learn about your local community’s emergency warning and alert system.
- Discuss thunderstorm safety with all members of your household so everyone knows what to do when a storm hits.
- Pick a safe place in your home for household members to gather during a thunderstorm. This should be away from windows, skylights and glass doors that could be broken by strong winds or hail.
- If a flood or flash flood warning is issued for your area, head for higher ground and stay there. Don’t try and drive through a flooded road, turn around and go another way.
- Keep children out of the water, as it can be filled with debris or contaminated.
- Be just as cautious at night as you would be during the day; flooding and flash floods can happen at any moment.
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