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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wet Father's Day weekend expected; heavy downpours, lightning possible
Rainy weather could impact any outdoor plans for Father's Day. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Storm Center 7 continues to TRACK this weather pattern. Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Britley Ritz has the latest TIMING and IMPACTS today on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Road closures expected as almost 600K pound 'superload' moves through Miami Valley Have you seen her? Police searching for missing 40-year-old woman Officers looking for 2 men accused of stealing over $500 in goods from Kohl's Rain chances are limited this morning, but there is a chance of a stray shower for parts of the area. Ritz says we could see higher rain and storm chances later this afternoon and evening. Heavy downpours and lightning are possible with these storms. We could see on-and-off showers and storms on Saturday, with more chances on Sunday. 'Most of the heaviest rain will fall during the first half of the day,' said Ritz. 'Rain and storms will become more scattered late afternoon and evening.' Strong to severe storms are also possible next week. Storm Center 7 will update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Air Quality for parts of region; rainy Father's Day weekend possible
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Butler and Warren county in Ohio until midnight. It also includes Randolph, Union, and Wayne counties in Indiana. We will see warm temperatures today before chances for rain increase this weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Britley Ritz has the latest TRACK and TIMING this morning on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Local woman trying to recover mom's Facebook account after stranger memorializes it Woman unable to walk, sues hospital after she says surgeon operated on the wrong knee 'Can't erase the hurt;' Woman learns punishment for crash that killed 35-year-old man Thursday could be our warmest day of the year. Ritz says temperatures could reach the upper 80s. We will also see more clouds than sun. Part of the region is under an Air Quality Alert today. This means ozone levels may approach or exceed unhealthy standards, according to Ritz. To reduce ozone levels, you can do the following: Carpool Refuel your vehicle Do not idle your vehicle Mow your lawn during the evening hours and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment. Ritz says it could be a wet Father's Day weekend. Scattered showers and storms are possible late Friday afternoon into early evening. More showers and storms are possible for both Saturday and Sunday. Highs both days will reach the low 80s. Storm Center 7 will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Chance of storms today, damaging winds, small hail possible
Parts of the area could see showers and thunderstorms at times today. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Storm Center 7 is TRACKING this weather pattern. Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Britley Ritz has the latest TIMING and IMPACTS this morning on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Does buying in bulk save you more money? 'One more is too many;' Family remembers woman killed in motorcycle crash 3 critically injured, home destroyed following explosion in Ohio Showers and a few rumbles of thunder are possible this morning. Ritz says any storms should remain below severe limits. Afternoon showers and storms will be scattered later today, almost isolated, according to Ritz. 'An isolated severe storm with damaging winds or with small hail is possible; the best chance will be southeast of Dayton,' she said. Ritz added that these showers and storms should move faster than we saw over the weekend. 'Any heavy rain could cause flash flooding concerns due to excessive amounts from previous storms,' she stated. Storm Center 7 is tracking the chance for poor air quality across the area this weekend due to wildfire smoke from Canada. We will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Dense morning fog possible; isolated showers, storms today with possible damaging winds
Parts of the region could see isolated showers and storms today. We could also see dense fog across parts of the area this morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Storm Center Meteorologist Britley Ritz continues to TRACK this. She has the latest TIMING and IMPACTS this morning on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: 4 vehicle crash on I-75 near Moraine, multiple injured Man arrested after assaulting mother of his child, kidnapping 2-year-old, police say Child flown to hospital after being hit by car in Greene Co. Visibility could be less than a half mile at times this morning due to dense fog across the Northern Miami Valley. Ritz says more showers and a few storms are possible today, but it will not be an all-day rain event. 'An isolated severe storm with spotty damaging winds is possible, but most storms will likely stay below severe limits,' she said. 'Heavy rain and lightning are the main threats with any storms. The Storm Prediction Center has most of the region under a marginal risk for severe weather, Level 1 of 5. Storm Center 7 will update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Air Quality Alert in effect for parts of region today
Parts of the region are under an Air Quality Alert today. The Air Quality Alert has been issued for Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby counties in Ohio. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Storm Center 7 continues to TRACK this. Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Britley Ritz has the latest IMPACTS and TIMING on our next chance for showers and storms today on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: District reacts to death of recent high school graduate killed in crash Firefighters responding to house fire in Greene County Car crashes into Ohio marijuana dispensary, leaving large hole The Air Quality Index (AQI) is projected to be 105 today. Anything over 101 is considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' such as older adults, children, and those with respiratory and cardiac diseases, according to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) and the Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA). Ritz says the low-level ozone and smoke will worsen the air quality for that group. It means people with respiratory issues could notice symptoms throughout the day. MVPC suggests taking these measures to help reduce ozone: Carpool, bike, walk, or take the bus Get gas after 8 p.m. Do not idle your vehicle because the exhaust contributes to air pollution Mow your lawn in the evening and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment We will update this developing story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
