Graphic from the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service is advising of the potential for a significant severe weather event in the Kosciusko and surrounding areas for Sunday, Nov. 17. The largest threats from these storms will be dangerous lightning, high winds and isolated tornadoes.

The first signs of severe weather could be seen as early at 10 a.m. Sunday with the threat diminishing by 8 p.m. The NWS forecasts the late season severe weather outbreak could also bring significant winds – with gusts to 74 mph – and isolated tornadoes.

Strong winds can cause trees to be damaged, which could result in downed power lines and subsequent outages. Please take a few minutes to test your All Hazard Emergency Alert Radio to make sure it is functioning properly. Also, be sure to inventory your emergency preparedness kit and review your emergency plan.