We had an absolutely gorgeous final weekend of February with sunshine, warmth, and calm winds. However, that all changes to start the work week so be alert!
The Storm Prediction center still has a majority of the Tri-State in a Slight Risk for severe storms on Monday. Right now, the main threat looks to be damaging wind gusts of 50-60 mph, but with the amount of shear and rotation in the atmosphere, we can't rule out the potential for a few low end tornadoes.
Clouds will build through the overnight hours as the warm front pushes closer. That brings the potential for some scattered showers between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. when that clears up.
The threat for strong storms will pick up around or shortly after 9 a.m. and that window will last until 2 to 3 p.m. until the cold front passes through. Rainfall will likely stay below a half inch for most areas, but some stronger storms could result in totals of 0.50" to 1.00".
Outside of the strong storms, we have the chance at a some strong non-thunderstorm related wind gusts on Monday as well. Because of that, the entire Tri-State has been included in a Wind Advisory Monday, which is in effect from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Wind gusts of 40 mph will be likely, with potential for some localized gusts of 50 mph possible as well.
9 FIRST WARNING: A Wind Advisory is in effect Monday from 7AM until 10PM as strong winds gusts will be likely much of the day. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible through the afternoon & evening #WCPO #CincyWX @WCPO #OHwx #INwx #NKYwx pic.twitter.com/cEmKeXfzJK
— Brandon Spinner WCPO (@wxSpinner89) February 26, 2023
Aside from the rain and wind, Monday will still be warm with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Tuesday will be in the upper 50s for the final day of February. It is likely that we finish with a top 10 warmest February and one of the top 10 warmest winters ever recorded.
SUNDAY EVENING
Mostly clear
Mild
High: 58
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clouds building
Showers by 4 a.m.
Low: 46
MONDAY
Showers & storms, some severe
Warm & windy
High: 66
MONDAY NIGHT
Clouds clearing
Still mild
Low: 44
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy
Warm & dry
High: 58
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