There’s an 87% chance of rain for the Dayton area, with 0.5 to 1 inch of rain forecasted.
[6:05 AM] Before we get to the severe potential Wed night, we will first contend with a soggy day today as widespread showers and even a few (non-severe) storms expected. Rain chances will taper off from NW to SE tonight, with additional rounds of showers/storms returning Wed. pic.twitter.com/wnmsAc9G4v
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) April 11, 2022
High temperatures will reach the low to mid 60s. Winds of 15 miles per hour are expected, with gusts of 30 mph possible.
Rain should start to taper off into the evening, but more showers are possible overnight, including some thunder.
The low will be 48 degrees. Light and varied wind may occur after midnight.
Tuesday will be partly sunny with highs in the mid 70s. Overall it will be dry, but the chance for isolated showers remain late in the afternoon and evening.
An active weather week is in store for the Ohio Valley, with showers through mid week and the potential for stronger storms on Wednesday. Strong cold front moves through Wed night, allowing gusty winds to accompany the front. Slightly cooler temps expected to end the work week. pic.twitter.com/1qlxb5spSU
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) April 10, 2022
Wednesday will be another wet day with the chance for severe storms and damaging winds in the evening and overnight.
The chance for rain picks up in the morning and daytime hours, with some thunderstorms possible.
Highs will reach the mid 70s.
Scattered showers and storms will be widespread late Wednesday evening with a few severe storms possible. The primary threat is straight-line winds, with damage to trees and power lines possible, according to NWS.
[4:55 AM] We continue to carefully watch the setup for strong/severe storms late Wed eve - Wed night. A large portion of the local area is under a slight/level 2 risk. Damaging winds will be the primary threat with this activity. Addt'l details/updates to come as we near event. pic.twitter.com/H5xYjzNYyF
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) April 11, 2022
West central Ohio, including the Dayton area, is Level 2 or slight risk for severe weather. Scattered severe storms and longer-lived storms are possible, as well as gusty winds.
Following Wednesday drier conditions should move into the region, with Thursday being mostly sunny with highs in the low 60s.
Sprinkled showers could arise before 7 a.m.
Thursday night has drier conditions with a low of 41 degrees.
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