Widespread showers and thunderstorms today, tonight

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into tonight as a warm front lifts north across the Ohio Valley, which will be followed by a cold front on Monday, leading to a continued chance for showers and thunderstorms.

A chance of rain showers and thunderstorms are possible today, with additional showers and a possible thunderstorms before and after 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

[4:15 PM] Even as the line of storms continues to work its way thru the local area, most of the severe threat has waned locally, at least with this initial round. Heavy rain & frequent lightning will continue with the broken line of storms through 5-6 PM before the evening lull. pic.twitter.com/HhyIr7FxCT
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 26, 2024

[2:10 PM] The line of storms continues to parallel the Ohio River and move to the northeast, with the greatest strong/severe wind threat evolving across parts of south-central OH and NE KY through the next 60-90 minutes. pic.twitter.com/cprr8VP9yf
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 26, 2024

[1:20 PM] Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for our entire forecast area until 8 PM. pic.twitter.com/o6GN2x7CLk
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 26, 2024

[9:05 AM] Given the holiday weekend, we recognize that many people have plans to be outdoors today. We urge all those with outdoor plans to also have a plan to get to safety when storms move in! When thunder roars, go indoors! Don't wait for the rain to start to take action! pic.twitter.com/1C0WbMHvbf
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 26, 2024

There will be the potential for two rounds of severe weather today into tonight. Here is a weather model representation of timing for the first round. The 2nd round would be overnight most likely after 10pm. pic.twitter.com/pGoFTprArY
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 26, 2024

Tonight will be rainy with thunderstorms possible with lows falling in the upper 60s.

Memorial Day brings even more rain showers and possible thunderstorms with breezy winds and highs in the upper 70s, followed by a partly cloudy overnight. The low will fall around 60 degrees.

While thunderstorms are possible Sunday night, here are some timing details regarding the first round coming in during the afternoon tomorrow. Stay weather aware, especially if you have outdoor plans! pic.twitter.com/CHYap95l8k
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 25, 2024

Tuesday will be sunny with a chance of precipitation after 2 p.m. Highs will be near 77 degrees, while the low will fall around 55 degrees Tuesday night.

Expect a mostly cloudy but cool night with a chance of rain showers. The NWS said a cooler airmass will then settle in by midweek.

Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 72 degrees, while Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low of 49 degrees.

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