Flash Flood Watch for multiple counties; heavy rain possible

Flash Flood Watch is in effect through noon Tuesday for Butler, Clinton, Greene, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties.

>> Tuesday storms could bring heavy downpours, damaging winds, flash flooding

QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

  • Rain arrives overnight, lasts through Tuesday morning
  • Thunderstorms likely Tuesday evening
  • Cooler than normal & active all week

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DETAILED FORECAST

Overnight: Showers are expected to move through tonight and the rain will continue to get heavier as we head towards daybreak Tuesday. While the severe threat tonight is not all that high, lightning and thunder as well as gusty winds will be possible. The biggest concern will be flooding. The ground is saturated, so any rain that falls, especially if it's heavy, will lead to a flash flooding concern.

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Tuesday: Heavy rain is expected to start the day and could lead to ponding on the roads during the morning commute. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until noon. A few more showers and possibly a thunderstorm will be possible towards midday, then there should be a break in the rain through most of the afternoon with highs reaching the upper 60s. More showers and storms are likely in the evening, arriving around sunset from the west.

"A cold front will produce these showers and storms, some of which could be strong to severe," Collar said. 

The biggest threats will be damaging winds and heavy rain that could lead to some flooding. Hail also is possible, and while the tornado threat is not high, it can’t be ruled out, Collar said.

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Wednesday: A mix of rain and snow is possible to start the day. Temperatures will be cooler with highs in the lower 40s.

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Thursday: Partly cloudy skies with highs in the middle to upper 40s. The chance for rain will return overnight into early Friday morning.

Friday: A wintry mix is possible again to start the day. Clouds will decrease through the day with highs reaching the upper 40s.

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Saturday: Partly sunny skies to start the weekend with highs reaching the lower 40s.

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