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Weather Alert Day Wednesday & Thursday; Another severe threat moves in midweek

Flooding concerns build this week as well

The latest weather forecast from WCPO's 9 First Warning Weather team.

By: Steve Raleigh

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WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY are 9 First Warning Weather Alert Days to Severe Storms and Flooding

We're looking at another chance for severe weather in the Tri-State on Wednesday, just days after strong storms swept through Sunday evening with confirmed tornadoes.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has our area placed in an enhanced risk of severe storms yet again. Specifically, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes will be possible with this system. Large hail is possible, but it is the lower threat of the three.

First, Tuesday temperatures will drop, likely falling to the low to mid 30s. Depending on wind speed and cloud cover, we could see some patchy frost develop as well. That is only likely if we see mostly clear skies and winds less than 5 mph.

We will get back to sunshine on Tuesday, but the temperatures will stay quite cool. We are looking at highs in the mid 50s, so it'll be chilly. Then, the forecast changes significantly on Wednesday. Along with severe weather chances, we have a flood risk.

Temperatures will warm to 78° with help from a southeast wind at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as strong as 40 mph. While there is a chance at a midday shower or two, the better chance for storms moves in late Wednesday and into the overnight for Thursday. The timing at this point looks to be at least past 9 p.m., if not past midnight.

We are also in a risk for severe weather on Thursday as the SPC has us in a 15% probability in their Day 4 Outlook. This would equate to a slight risk for severe weather at this juncture.

However, a bigger concern on Thursday may be the threat for flooding, which not only extends into Thursday, but also carries us into the weekend. The latest outlook shows potential for many communities of the Tri-State seeing five to seven inches of rain, if not more.

We are definitely in for an active week so make sure to check back often for the latest updates.

OVERNIGHT
Clouds decrease
Cooler
Low: 34

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny
Cool and dry
High: 56

TUESDAY NIGHT
Few clouds
Not as cold
Low: 46

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