Severe weather expected in Alabama and Georgia

This year has already been the most active severe weather season the United States has seen in years.

The National Weather Service said an EF-0 tornado hit areas in Pickens County and traveled into Greenville County, leaving damage in areas near White Horse Road.

Usually, storms develop to the west and move east, but the situation tomorrow will be different.

Meteorologists say the Rock Hill area will face another severe weather threat Wednesday afternoon and evening, possibly worse than the system that triggered a deadly tornado Monday in Union County.

The chances of storms for the Lowcountry is listed as “enhanced”, a higher level than forecast Monday.

Calmer weather today. We are starting the day off with some dense morning fog, but overall, today will be a very nice and warm day as we wait on the next round of storms Wednesday.

That means there is a high possibility of damaging winds, medium to high risk of a tornado, plus a high risk for lightning and damaging hail in access of 1 inch in diameter.

Now is the time to make sure you and your family has a severe weather plan. Spotters provide the Weather Service reports about tornadic activity, hail, wind damage and flooding.

Following that storm system, a cold front will bring much cooler air to the area beginning Wednesday night and continuing through Thursday.

A watch is issued when conditions are favorable for those conditions, whether it’s a severe storm or a tornado, to form.

Because of the threat, most school districts in the area have made the decision to cancel class early.

After Wednesday’s storms, the weather should be quiet through the weekend. Damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes are expected to be produced from the warm front and supercell development.

Sunny weather is expected to return to the region Saturday with a high of 55 degrees.