Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Sumter and Greene counties Saturday – gusts may reach 40 mph

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 3:59 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 a.m. for Sumter and Greene counties.

Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely.