Heads up, Asheville: Storms could pack a punch Wednesday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A round of much-needed rain is on the way to Western North Carolina, but it could come with a few stronger storms mixed in.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg say a cold front moving into the region Wednesday will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms through Thursday night. While widespread severe weather isn’t expected, the area is under a Level 1 out of 5, or “marginal,” risk for severe storms.

That means a few storms could turn strong, especially Wednesday afternoon and evening. The main concerns are isolated large hail and damaging wind gusts. Brief periods of heavy rain are also possible, though the risk for flash flooding remains low and highly localized…

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