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LEWISBURG — A downed tree destroyed an apartment on Lewisburg’s South Water Street during Thursday evening’s storm.

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The storm was downgraded slightly before making landfall, from a powerful Category 4 to a Category 3.

Forecasters say Erick is expected to strengthen further before crashing into the coast with potentially destructive winds and life-threatening flash floods.

The soupy conditions will stretch into next week and the humid conditions will make it feel extra toasty.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Have an umbrella handy if you're out and about Thursday afternoon, as there is a good chance for some downpours, strong wind, and hail.

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Thursday is a Weather Alert day. It will be rather humid with a mix of clouds and sun. As a strong cold front approaches, showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon and quickly end in the evening. These storms have the potential to be strong.

FAIRMONT — A flash flood that swept through the city Sunday left streets looking like rivers and displaced about 50 residents of a West Side apartment complex.

KULPMONT — The 23rd annual Kulpmont Cruise will be postponed to June 22 due to poor weather forecasts.

(WBRE/WYOU) — An isolated severe threat of thunderstorms is possible Thursday afternoon and early evening.

High pressure has been keeping the weather pattern quiet for the middle part of the week. Thursday morning has started off dry, but with an approaching front, this may spark a shower or thunderstorm.

Any thunderstorm that develops may become on the stronger side. Main threats include damaging wind gusts and small hail. A brief downpour is not out of the question.

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