Thunderstorm Forecast May be What Doctor Ordered for Marion

We may be getting closer to the moisture that will ail our poor crops, and .

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Marion, due to potential thunderstorms and showers today and tonight.

The thunderstorms shouldn't be severe, but the weather service mentions that there may be brief periods of heavy downpour, gusty winds and lightning.

There is a 50 percent chances of rain on Thursday, and slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday.

Hopefully, with enough rain, we can beat this drought.

Be sure to check out on conserving water during the drought.