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Stay weather aware for the rest of today especially in southwest Ohio. We could see damaging winds in some severe storms.

We have had heat, sunshine and humidity ahead of a cold front. 

This could produce severe weather this afternoon and evening with damaging winds as the main threat.

Isolated tornadoes are possible but the structure of these storms will likely produce straight line winds.

These strong to severe storms will likely move fast so be prepared to take shelter quickly.

The highest risk for severe weather is in southwest Ohio but everyone should stay weather aware until 9 pm or so tonight.

Storms will move east late tonight but few lingering storms are possible in northeast Ohio early Friday morning. 

Most of Friday will be dry and above average.

But, the low pressure system that is bringing rain to us today moves into the western Great Lakes tomorrow and initiate a few more isolated storms late Friday.

Need to cut the grass? There’s a short window early Saturday.

Saturday morning will be dry so if you need to get outside this is your chance before another storm system comes in late Saturday into Sunday.

Severe Weather Again on April 8?

Southwest Ohio is under a slight risk (Level 2 out of 5) for seeing severe weather this afternoon and early evening. 

This could be a repeat from last year on this date.

On April 8, 2020, storms developed in the afternoon in Indiana. They moved into the Cincinnati area in the evening and carried over into April 9. 

Tornadoes were confirmed in Hamilton, Brown, Clinton and Clermont Counties along with some golf-ball sized hail.

19 tornadoes were confirmed between Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

In addition to rotating storms, straight line winds estimated at 80-90 mph caused tree and structural damage in Clermont and Highland Counties.