CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Wednesday is another First Alert Weather Day due to widespread rain impacting driving and storms that could turn severe.
A Slight Risk (2 out of 5) is in place across the Tri-State.
Damaging winds, flash flooding and isolated severe threats are all possible, according to the FOX19 NOW Weather Team.
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A Flood Advisory has been issued for the highlighted area on the map. Slow runoff may lead to ponding on roads and minor flooding in low-lying areas. Use caution on the roads. Updates at https://t.co/oOSHHVjPer and on the First Alert Weather app. pic.twitter.com/lgAdiNoJLJ
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Flash flooding possible
Damaging wind is the primary severe weather threat, but flash flooding will also be a significant concern.
Hail or an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, though both remain lower-end threats.
Heavy rain began around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The morning rain is expected to linger into the afternoon, the weather team says.
A strong storm or two is possible.
But the bigger concern may be additional rainfall on already-saturated ground, increasing the potential for flash flooding.
A cold front will move into the Tri-State Wednesday morning, with showers impacting the morning commute.(WXIX)The rain will start to pick-up around noon Wednesday morning.(WXIX)Showers will be steady throughout Wednesday afternoon.(WXIX)
Drying out Thursday
Thursday will be drier and more comfortable temperature-wise.
Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 60s.
Enjoy it while it lasts because it won’t last long.
Scattered storms return Friday with highs warming into the 70s.
How to prepare
- Wednesday: Keep an umbrella with you during the morning commute.
- Friday-Sunday: Monitor forecasts closely for additional rain impacts and potential flooding concerns.
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