WHAT TO EXPECT: Severe, possibly tornadic storms, high winds possible today

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The Miami Valley is gearing up for its first significant severe weather event of the season. Heavy rain, damaging winds and an isolated spin-up tornado are possible.

>>TRACK THE CONDITIONS: Live Doppler 7 Interactive Radar

TIMING: 

THURSDAY FORECAST: Rounds of rain and high winds; severe storms possible tonight

  • Midday: Drying out with some peeks of sunshine from lunchtime into the early afternoon. Winds will increase and temperatures will rise to nearly 70 degrees.
  • Afternoon: A line of strong to severe storms will move through the Miami Valley between 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. This will be the time frame for the greatest risk of severe weather.

STAY UP TO DATE: Download the WHIO Weather App

IMPACTS:

  • Heavy downpours at times; minor flooding
  • Wind gusts up to 50 mph outside of thunderstorms
  • Damaging wind gusts with afternoon storms
  • Isolated spin-up tornado possible with afternoon storms

STAYING SAFE:

  • Allow push notifications from the WHIO Weather app. This will alert you immediately if a watch or warning is issued
  • Listen to AM 1290 and News 95.7 WHIO if out on the roads
  • Watch WHIO-TV for LIVE updates if severe weather is occurring
  • Move indoors away from windows if a SEVERE thunderstorm warning is issued
  • Move to the lowest, interior room of a sturdy structure if a TORNADO warning is issued
  • Remain in your safe place until the all clear is given

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AND WATCHES AND WARNINGS

SEVERE

  • WATCH: Atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of sever weather. Have a plan ready in case a warning is issued.
  • WARNING: A severe storm has develops, capable of producing hail greater than 1” diameter and/or winds of at least 58 mph.
  • TORNADO

    • WATCH: Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued.
    • WARNING: A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move to your safe place immediately

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