CINCINNATI -- The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Highland and Adams counties in southwest Ohio until 6:15 p.m. Thursday.
The entire Tri-State was under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Thursday.
A Tornado Watch means weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes.
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Below are the affected counties under the Tornado Watch until 10 p.m.
Ohio
- Adams
- Butler
- Clinton
- Brown
- Hamilton
- Clermont
- Warren
- Highland
Kentucky
- Boone
- Bracken
- Campbell
- Carroll
- Gallatin
- Grant
- Kenton
- Pendleton
- Mason
- Owen
Indiana
- Dearborn
- Franklin
- Ohio
- Ripley
- Switzerland
- Fayette
- Union
Thursday's Tornado Watch came in the wake of a series of strong thunderstorms that tore through the Tri-State. Here is a time-lapse video of last night's storms rolling over the downtown Cincinnati skyline:
DEFINITIONS:
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means a severe thunderstorm has developed that is capable of producing hail greater than one inch in diameter and or 58 mph wind speeds.
A Tornado Watch means weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes.
A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and residents of the affected area should take shelter immediately.
Here are some helpful links to prepare for severe weather:
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Download the WCPO Storm Shield app (storm-based alerts for life-threatening weather events)
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