Severe weather alert is posted today for County

2009-05-13 / Front Page

Comet staff report

Carroll County Emergency Management Agency Director Dave McDowell reports the county has been advised to brace for severe weather Wednesday.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Carroll County could be in for "a dose of wind and rain" which could possibly become extreme. The dangerous weather could start Wednesday afternoon, increase in intensity overnight and continue through Thursday afternoon.

McDowell said some flooding is possible, but nothing like the situation in March. High winds, hail and possible tornado development are feared for the area.

"We've not seen this kind of collision of storm systems before and we don't really know what to expect," the NWS said in a communication.

"People need to brace for this weather," McDowell concluded. "Emergency responders will be on duty watching for threatening conditions when necessary. The worst of the storms may occur late Wednesday into Thursday morning."

McDowell can be reached at (765) 564-4243 or at dmcdowell@ cacoshrf.com.

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