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Severe storms could bring tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain tonight

The southbound lanes and one northbound lane on Salem Avenue near Yale Avenue are blocked due to a tree that fell during a thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

The southbound lanes and one northbound lane on Salem Avenue near Yale Avenue are blocked due to a tree that fell during a thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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Strong storms are possible Friday afternoon and night, and could result in tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain and hail.

The best timing for severe weather appears to be from 7 p.m. to midnight, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

The Cincinnati Tri-State region has the greatest threat to severe storms and is at a moderate risk, or level 4.

The majority of southern Ohio, including the Miami Valley, is at a level 3, or enhanced risk.

Under an enhanced risk, numerous severe storms are possible, as well as more persistent and/or widespread storms. There’s also a chance for a few intense storms.

Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories. Graphic courtesy the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration' National Weather Service.

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A moderate risk means widespread severe storms are likely and long-lived, intense storms are possible.

Storms should diminish in intensity late Friday evening with a low pop-up shower and storm threat continuing across the region overnight.

Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning for the potential for high-risk zones across the U.S. Friday.

Severe storms are expected move into southwestern Illinois, southern Indiana, western Kentucky, southeastern Missouri and northwestern Tennessee.

Tornadoes, hail, damaging winds and flash flooding are possible.

Severe storms with damaging winds, tornadoes, hail and heavy rain are possible Friday, May 16, 2025. Courtesy AccuWeather.

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