A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place for Butler, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren until 7 p.m.
[1:00 PM] A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the yellow-highlighted areas through this afternoon into early evening. Strong to damaging winds will be the primary threat, along with frequent lightning and torrential rainfall rates! Have multiple ways to receive info! pic.twitter.com/dZIxR3uqxD
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 14, 2024
[12:10 PM] Folks, if you have outdoor plans this afternoon, you also need a plan to seek shelter quickly. The line of storms in IN is rapidly increasing in intensity as it approaches the area. The local environment is rapidly destabilizing, with strong/damaging winds likely! pic.twitter.com/9992IPE3Q1
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 14, 2024
[10:50 AM] Here is our latest thinking regarding timing of the *leading edge* of the storms & the associated gusty to strong/damaging winds. The strong/severe storm potential should decrease with southeast extent by early evening, but storms may stay intact even south of OH Rvr. pic.twitter.com/kftoNVVQ45
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 14, 2024
“There is increasing concern for the potential for strong to severe storms, mainly this afternoon into early this evening,” the NWS said. “The main threat with this activity will be strong to damaging straight-line winds and brief heavy rain.”
[10:20 AM] There is increasing concern for the potential for strong to severe storms, mainly this afternoon into early this evening. The main threat with this activity will be strong to damaging straight-line winds and brief heavy rain. Be weather-aware today, esp. if outdoors! pic.twitter.com/Cc2fLiGAjR
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 14, 2024
The combination of warm temperatures and humid conditions will lead to heat indices in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/ZEeEedx70M
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 14, 2024
It is recommended to exercise caution if planning to be outdoors. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check in with relatives and neighbors, the NWS said.
Some other tips the NWS recommended:
- Take extra precautions when outside.
- Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing.
- Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
- Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Tonight will have a chance of on and off rain showers and thunderstorms before and after 2 a.m. but otherwise will be mostly cloudy. Temperatures will cool slightly overnight, falling around 75 degrees.
Very warm and humid conditions are expected through the first part of the workweek, the NWS said. Drier and cooler conditions will return toward the end of the workweek.
Mostly sunny skies and high humidity in hot conditions are expected Monday, with chances of rain showers and thunderstorms possible. Highs will rise around 95 degrees with heat index values as high as 102.
Monday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 78 degrees.
Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies with chances of showers and storms after 2 p.m. Highs will be around 95 degrees, while lows will fall around 72 degrees overnight.
The NWS said a few strong to severe storms will be possible Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night with damaging wind the main threat. Heavy rainfall will also be possible, leading to the potential for localized flooding.
Tuesday night will have an 80% chance of rain showers and thunderstorms before and after 8 p.m.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and thunderstorms making a return. Temperatures finally decrease slightly after a hot and humid start to the week, falling into the 80s for the day.
Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with lows around 64 degrees.
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