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Severe storms a possibility Wednesday across Okaloosa

The approaching cold front has the potential to create conditions which are “marginally conducive for the development of some strong/severe storms on Wednesday,” according to Okaloosa County Public Safety. “We […]

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The approaching cold front has the potential to create conditions which are “marginally conducive for the development of some strong/severe storms on Wednesday,” according to Okaloosa County Public Safety.

“We are expecting a cold front to approach the region from the northwest on Wednesday, bringing scattered-to-numerous showers and a chance of storms to the area,” said Patrick Maddox, Public Safety Director. “Atmospheric conditions may allow for some strong to possibly severe storms.”

According to Maddox, the inland portions of southeast Mississippi and southwest Alabama is outlooked with a Slight Risk of severe storms for Wednesday, with a Marginal Risk across the remainder of the area, including Okaloosa County.

“Damaging straight line winds will be the primary threat, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out,” continued Maddox.

What: Strong to possibly severe storms.
When: Wednesday, especially from late morning through early evening.
Where: The entire area (all of interior southeast MS, southwest and south central AL and the western FL panhandle).
Confidence: Low at this time, but models have indicated an increasing threat over the past 24 hours.

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