High winds, storms hit Miami Valley on Mother’s Day

The Miami Valley saw heavy rain and high winds today, with gusts reaching up to 57 mph, the National Weather Service reported.

DP&L’s outage map showed that more than 9,000 customers were without electricity early after the storm hit, but by 7:30 p.m., the number had been reduced to 2,600 customers.

The forecast for the week calls for clouds and low temperatures, the National Weather Service said.

Monday will be partly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers and more clouds in the afternoon. The cold temperatures will continue, with highs only reaching the lower 50s and dropping as low as the mid 30s.

Over 9,000 without power in Miami Valley after storms roll through

We will see more cold temperatures on Tuesday, with highs reaching the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s. The day will be cloudy, but the chances of rain are lower throughout the day.

Normal highs are in the low 70s this time of year.

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