Courtesy of the National Weather Service

Below is what the NWS is saying about the forecast for today in our area.

• Lincoln Parish is now included in the MODERATE RISK category.
• Elevated risk for TORNADOES, possibly EF2 or stronger, 111-135 mph or greater.
• Other risk factors include HAIL and HIGH DAMAGING WINDS, 74 mph or greater.
• Worst case scenario, Lincoln in threat area around 6 pm chance for serious threat of  DISCRETE SUPERCELL THUNDERSTORMS.
• Main timing potential for Lincoln is from 3 pm to 10 pm.
• Monitor weather resources for this incident.

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