Weather is all the talk

A strong squall line enters the Upstate at 1 PM and, according to a forecast from South Carolina DNR, will bring the best chance for severe thunderstorms and isolated thunderstorms. Based on this morning’s model runs, the squall line fizzles out this afternoon, then reforms with more strength over Midlands near 7-8 PM and pounds to the coast by midnight Thursday. . There is the distinct possibility of tornadoes occurring after sunset Thursday, from the Midlands to the coast. Rainfall amounts are holding at 4-6 inches for the Upstate (along and west of I-85), 2-3 inches for the Midland, and 0.5 to inch along the coast. The Storm Prediction Center in sunny Norman Oklahoma has placed the entire state at slight risk for severe storm and an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Now might be a good time to test your shiny weather radio.