Heavy rains, thunderstorms pose a risk for flash flooding Sunday in Greater Cincinnati
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms to move across the region Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, posing a risk of excessive runoff flooding rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, according to a National Weather Service alert.
From 1 p.m. on July 20 to 11 a.m. on July 21, a flood watch will be in effect for Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in Kentucky; Dearborn County in Indiana; and other counties in the region.
Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are the main severe threat for the region, which forecasters say there is a slight risk of Sunday. Isolated hail cannot be ruled out.
Forecasters say people in the storm area, especially those living in areas prone to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Cincinnati 7-day detailed forecast
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Source: National Weather Service office in Wilmington, Ohio
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