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Strong to severe storms possible, starting early Sunday

A significant storm system that has a history of producing tornadoes and severe weather across parts of the mid South is forecast to impact South Carolina on Sunday, with a heightened risk of severe weather.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of South Carolina under a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe storms starting early Sunday morning and lasting into the afternoon hours. Primary threats include damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

The likelihood of severe weather depends on conditions coming together early in the forecast. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to intensify Sunday morning, bringing wind gusts near 25-30 mph. Storms are likely start to diminish by evening, but heavy rainfall may cause brief localized flooding in some areas.

Tonight is a good opportunity to review emergency plans and assemble disaster kits. Make sure you have at least 2 ways to get emergency alerts. Battery operated weather radios are a great tool. Also make sure to enable Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on smartphones.

Dangerous storms will march east across the state by Sunday afternoon, with the worst weather expected in a swath that stretches from the mid-Atlantic to Florida. Tornadoes, damaging wind and hail are possible with any severe storms that develop in this zone.

Stay weather aware by checking weather.gov and tuning into local updates. Severe weather can develop rapidly, so be ready to take shelter immediately if warnings are issued in your area.

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