Potential for large hail, thunderstorms possible in Western Oregon & Washington on Wednesday

The threat of severe thunderstorms in western Oregon and Washington has increased over the last 24 hours.

“Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday afternoon and evening. A more probable corridor for a few supercells is apparent west of the Cascades. These may produce large hail, a brief tornado, and locally strong gusts,” The Storm Prediction Center said in a forecast discussion.

Forecasters say large hail of 2 to 2.5 inches is possible before storms weaken over the Cascades.

Storms will likely begin to fire around 2 p.m. based on the latest forecast models.

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