Strong storms possible tonight across region

MORRISTOWN — The National Weather Service in Morristown is warning of the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms moving into the region Wednesday evening.

According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued Wednesday afternoon, widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across portions of East Tennessee, southwest Virginia and southwest North Carolina tonight.

Forecasters say a few storms could become strong to severe, with damaging winds posing the primary threat. The greatest risk for severe weather is currently expected across areas of the Cumberland Plateau…

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