Bad weather possible heading into weekend

There is a chance we could see some bad weather on Friday.

According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, Bartholomew County is under a marginal risk for severe weather on Friday. Forecasters say that a cold front will be moving southeast into our area, bringing widespread thunderstorms. Some of those could turn into strong to severe storms late Friday afternoon into Friday night. The greatest danger is from 11 p.m. Friday evening into 7 a.m. Saturday morning.

They say that damaging winds and large hail will be the most likely hazards from the storms. There will be multiple rounds of rain expected through the weekend, with isolated flash flooding also possible.

Emergency officials say that you can prepare by identifying a safe spot at home and at work, should the weather turn severe.. A basement or storm shelter is best, but an interior room, stairway or hall without a window or door to the outside is also acceptable.

You should also make sure that flashlights and radios have fresh batteries and that your cell phones are charged.