Now, flood advisory issued for Mercer and Auglaize

UPDATE @ 11:25 p.m.:  Mercer and Auglaize are now under a flood advisory until 1:15 a.m.

UPDATE @ 10:30 p.m.:  Auglaize and Mercer counties again are under an extended severe thunderstorm warning, until 11 p.m.

UPDATE @ 9:04 p.m.:  The tornado warning for Mercer has expired. The severe thunderstorm warning continues for Auglaize, Mercer and Shelby until 9:45 p.m.

UPDATE @ 8:29 p.m.:  The severe thunderstorm warning has been upgraded to a tornado warning for Mercer County until 9 p.m.

UPDATE @ 8:15 p.m.:  A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Mercer County and will remain in effect until 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service and Storm Center 7.

EARLIER

On and off storms will continue tonight and through Tuesday, some of which could be strong to severe, according to Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell.

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QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

  • On and off storms through Tuesday
  • A few strong storms possible
  • Temperatures approach 90 degrees by midweek

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DETAILED FORECAST 

TONIGHT: Warm and muggy through the evening as temperatures hover around 80 degrees. Scattered storms develop tonight, with a few strong storms possible mainly in the first half of the night. Lows tonight will reach the lower 70s.

TUESDAY: Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a few more storms possible, some of which could be strong. Highs will be in the middle 80s and it will be breezy at times.

Credit: WHIO Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini

Credit: WHIO Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy skies are expected with a chance for a passing shower or storm. It will be hot and humid with highs nearing 90 degrees.

THURSDAY: Expect lots of clouds with a chance for showers and storms. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies will end the week with only a slight chance for a passing shower or storm. It will not be quite as hot with highs in the middle 80s.

SATURDAY: Expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the middle 80s.

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