The Holt area has a moderate chance for severe weather Wednesday. (Image by the National Weather Service, Mobile)

HOLT, Fla., March 4, 2017–The National Weather Service in Mobile is forecasting a moderate risk of severe storms Wednesday morning from 7 a.m. throughout the day.

Scattered thunderstorms are predicted to begin developing after midnight.

Weather during the day Wednesday could produce high winds, hail and possibly isolated tornado activity.  Frequent heavy rains and air-to-ground lightning is likely, according to the NWS, Mobile.