It's a 9 First Warning Weather Alert Day due to the threat of severe storms and flash flooding across the Tri-State.
Our first wave of storms this morning weakened and fell just under severe levels as it pushed south into the Tri-State. We'll now see more dry time midday, allowing the atmosphere to fuel back up for the next round of storms. If we can stay dry long enough, highs will be in the upper 80s with very high humidity.
Around 2 or 3 this afternoon, the next wave of storms will start to enter the Tri-State from the northwest. The storms will push southeast into Greater Cincinnati closer to the evening commute, and could be out of northern Kentucky closer to 7 this evening. The timing could easily shift by an hour in either direction.
We could see numerous storms reach severe levels in this line. Damaging wind will be the main concern, but a couple tornadoes are also possible in the area. While a couple pockets of hail are possible, it won't be common. Between the lightning and strong wind, tree damage and power outages are very possible. Stay weather aware and if there's a warning in your town, and please take shelter.
Flash flooding is also a concern as the very heavy rain moves through. If you come across a flooded road, Turn Around, Don't Drown. Also, keep kids away from high water.
The Tri-State is included in an "enhanced risk" of severe storms by the Storm Prediction Center, which is a 3 of 5 on their threat scale.
Leftover scattered showers and storms will continue overnight and into Wednesday morning as we cool off into the low 70s.
In addition to the damaging wind threat, we are also looking at heavy rain with this system. A Flood Watch is in effect for everyone until 8 a.m. Wednesday. We'll continue to see rounds of rain on Wednesday afternoon as new scattered showers and storms develop in the heat of the afternoon. The severe threat is much lower Wednesday, but one or two severe storms can't be ruled out. We are included in the "marginal risk" for severe storms, which is a 1 of 5 on the threat scale.
Heavy rain doesn't just impact our area, it's falling upstream on the Ohio River in southern and eastern Ohio. This will lead to a large rise on the Ohio River from today at 26.7 feet to 40 feet on Saturday. This will put us into action stage.
Showers and storms will continue at times on Thursday, which could impact the Bengals game. The storms start to become more scattered Friday, letting more of us enjoy a dry day.
The weekend is looking dry with the exception of a small chance for rain late Sunday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s both days.
TUESDAY
Afternoon and evening storms likely
Damaging winds expected
High: 88
TUESDAY NIGHT
Scattered storms
Mostly cloudy
Low: 70
WEDNESDAY
Scattered storms
A few stronger storms
High: 86
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Slight rain chance
Still muggy
Low: 70
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