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Strong Thunderstorms Expected in Pierce County Tuesday, Possible Snowfall on Friday
The National Weather Service is predicting strong thunderstorms with possible funnel clouds and small hail in Pierce County today.
The Pierce County Alert released a statement from the National Weather Service around noon Tuesday:
"The National Weather Service has notified us that strong thunderstorms are possible across Pierce County today. Rotating thunderstorms may produce cold air funnel clouds, small hail and gusts to 45 mph. The cold and unstable air will continue through this evening. Pierce County will continue to monitor the situation and will send updates as necessary as more information is received."
Here's the local seven-day forecast for Sumner/Bonney Lake from The National Weather Service:
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This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 45. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind between 6 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind between 9 and 11 mph.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet lowering to 300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers between 10am and 4pm. Snow level rising to 1200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Washington's Birthday: Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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