In from the coast. Once that spreads across the area of the stage will be set for thunderstorms to develop into much ronger storms. That could produce wind damage and possible tornadoes. Right now there is not a whole lot of rain happening. We have had a couple of sprinkles and showers. We have had fought develop across the region but again, not a lot falling from the sky at the moment. Now we do have a wind advisory that goes into effect at 9 00 a. M. This is completely separate from thunderstorms that may run through your town or neighborhood. We are going to have gusty conditions around the area, starting this rning. Gusts later on could be up to 50 Miles Per Hour. Once those thunderstorms begin to develop those could be much stronger. 75 Miles Per Hour were greater even in severe thunderstorms. Tornado winds could be Even Stronger than that. A lot to talk about, a lot to go over this morning. Our severe Thunderstorm Risk is at a level iii and four out of five. Thats unusual for us
Multiple eyewitnesses and as an excel employees. The sheriff says he was armed with a long gun and a pistol. Police shot and killed him inside the plant. We heard a pop pop and we thought it was just metal falling on the ground and then doors opened, people started screaming, going out. Go to the front, go to the front. Then people said no, hes out front. So we started going back to the right over here. Did you know him when you saw him . Yes, i know the shooter personally. He was my partner. Were there any indications that this could happen with him . No. This is a small town, employees are gathered at the plant trying to comfort each other and check on the safety of friends. Again, at least seven. Injured are in critical condition. We are working to get more information and we are waiting to find out an motive. An update from officers at the scene are expected shortly. We will bring them any new details as we get them. Newspaper website, because its a plant, a lot of people had ear p
Safe places. On your basement if you have one or first floor in a small room without a window. That could be a closet or bathroom. Keep that plan in mind. The other thing to do is know when one of the storms is heading our way. We will be right here on fox50 and wral all day long as the storms develop. We are going to put you where it is were going to let you know where it is and how you can plan. No need to panic, just have a plan of how to get your information and where to go when it happens. Lets take a look at radar. Were looking at a little bit of a lull in some action, we had scattered showers and thunderstorms earlier, none of that was severe. The storms are moving very fast from the south to the north. You might have a so come through bringing rain and then its over very quick. You may hear a rule of thunder. As long as our temperatures are in the low to mid 50s were not likely to have Severe Weather and thats where we are right now. Okay, this is a separate issue beyond the th
By the afternoon, low 50s for the upstate in the mountains stay cold early and climb into the upper 30 in the 40 range for the afternoon. It will be a nice weekend, especially by sunday. Allyson thank you. Many people across the carolinas still without power this morning. Geoff the majority of them are back on in our area. In fact, Spartanburg County has the most outages right now. Right around 500. And it is coming down. Greenville county a little over 100 and it was over 3000 yesterday. Wyff news 4s aly myles is live and local in greenville wiwi some other concerns officials are following after the Severe Weather. Aly good morning and happy we friday. Are out here on West Washington street. If you take a look behind me, we are about a block from the post office. This has been shut down since wednesday night. According to duke energy, they say they will have to replace the polls and the power lines as a result of the strong wind. Duke energy says because of the extent of the damage it
Behind the front today, it is a cold wind. It is starting to relax, as expected. Fairly light winds out of the west, but still windy conditions in most of the mountains. Snow showers with the northwesterly flow through north georgia and suburbs of atlanta. Snow showers taking off and starting to concentrate more toward the tennessee line. That will happen through the night tonight. As far as the Winter Weather advisories, that continues until 7 00 in the morning. Another one to four inches of snow possible. Four inches in the west basin slope and the higher elevations. Maybe a dusting in the southeastern part of montford county. Your wake up weather looks like this, lots of sunshine in the upstate. Light winds. 26 degrees in the mountains with still breezy but not as windy. 26 degrees. A look ahead to the weekend him and i will talk about the tornado outbreak we have had over the past week. Michael thank you. Great now hundreds of people are , in the dark in the upstate. Carol in spart