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NWS Keeps Flood Advisory in Oregon as Thunderstorm Alerts Span Pennsylvania, Michigan and Alabama

Residents are urged to follow safety steps under a tiered alert system for floods and severe thunderstorms.

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Overview

  • Flood advisory in effect for Klamath County, Oregon until 11:30 p.m. Friday warns of urban and small-stream flooding from excessive rainfall.
  • A severe thunderstorm watch covers a dozen counties in eastern Pennsylvania until 9 p.m., while a related strong-storm alert remains active through 8 p.m. in central PA.
  • Afternoon warnings for Snyder, Union, Berks, Lehigh, Columbia, Montour and Northumberland counties flagged wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.88 inches.
  • Pea-sized hail and heavy rain threatened communities in Ottawa and Kent counties, Michigan, under a thunderstorm alert until 2:15 p.m.
  • Strong storms in Henry County, Alabama brought gusty winds up to 40 mph and frequent lightning during an alert valid until mid-afternoon.