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A stormy opening to the weekend

Potential severe thunderstorms, high winds, and the risk of flooding are all part of our Saturday forecast.

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

By: Steve Raleigh

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Overnight will be the proverbial quiet before the storm. We could see rain chances, but likely the rain won't begin until just ahead of daybreak. We do run a small chance of severe weather too.
Don't forget...Saturday is a Weather Alert Day in preparation for the strong to potentially severe thunderstorms across the entire Tri-State especially in the afternoon and at night.

Timing

5-7 a.m. — The first round of rain will arrive early Saturday, with scattered showers picking up just before daybreak, isolated storms possible. Slight chance of severe thunderstorms.
2-4 p.m. — A second, stronger round begins to move into the western portion of the Tri-State. Heavy rain, scattered storms, and a severe threat begins.
5-6 p.m. — Rain is more widespread, bringing a better chance for strong to severe storms. The main concern is minor flooding which could lead to Flood Advisories or Flash Flooding
11 p.m. - 12 a.m. — Widespread heavy rain moves out of the Tri-State to the east. Showers and a few downpours will linger into Sunday morning.

By Sunday, leftover rain and downpours will end by 1 p.m. but expect much cooler afternoon temperatures. Highs will only reach the mid-50s. It stays chilly on St Patrick's Day.