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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...Gusty Thunderstorms with Small Hail and Cold Air Funnel Clouds
through Early Tonight...

Gusty thunderstorms capable of producing cold air funnel clouds
and small hail are forecast through early tonight. These cold air
funnels are developing underneath thunderstorms that are moving
across the area. Underneath these showers...spinning columns of
air that look like tornadoes may continue to develop. These
funnels usually are very brief and rarely touch the ground. If
these funnels do touch down...they most likely will not cause
damage to life or property.

Cold air funnels are due to very cool air aloft...warm moist air
near the ground...and are usually in association with a strong
area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Due to
little or no wind shear...they are usually weak and very brief.

Tick season is rapidly approaching; what you need to know

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(WSIL) -- Tick season is just around the corner and there are some things to keep in mind.

Ticks can carry disease like Lyme disease, which is can cause rash, fever, and more symptoms.Ìý

Experts say when outdoors you should wear light colored clothing to better spot the arachnids. Also you need to keep proper tick repellent on hand.Ìý

Pets are also vulnerable and they need to be checked often as well.Ìý

"In general, being outdoors, especially around wooden areas does tend to make you more tick prone. So if you do go on a hike or plan on being out in the yard try and stay in the middle of the path if you go on your walk or stay out in the center of the yard more," said Southern 7 Health Department's Shawnna Rhine.Ìý

If you do find a tick on you, you should keep it for a few days. If you start to feel sick, it could help with your treatment plan.Ìý

For more tips on protecting yourself from ticks, .Ìý