Strong to severe storms mostly east of Interstate 75 were expected mid- to late afternoon today, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
While eastern Miami Valley and Dayton were part of region initially forecasted to have the greatest chance for severe weather, strong storms were mostly expected in central and eastern Ohio.
Damaging winds and some hail are the primary threats.
A few storms may become severe this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/FOx1UNdWQS
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 1, 2025
Nearly all of Ohio has a slight risk for severe weather. A slight risk is the second-lowest tier of the five tiers the NWS uses for severe weather forecasts.
A slight risk means scattered severe storms are possible. Storms could be short-lived and/or not intense, and there’s a chance for isolated intense storms.
A tornado or two, strong winds, wind damage and 1-inch hail are possible with a slight risk.
The severity of storms should start to decrease by this evening, but rain and thunderstorms could linger.
High temperatures will be around 80 degrees, and lows will be near 60.
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