[4:30 PM] Active weather expected tomorrow after the initial period of rain moves out during the morning. Thunderstorms develop during the afternoon and quickly move through the area. Gusty winds are also forecast outside thunderstorm activity. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/JOZybnZU4x
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) January 18, 2023
A large swath of rain showers tonight, mainly after 11 p.m., will spread across the region, providing measurable rainfall of one-half to three-quarters an inch by Thursday morning. Winds will increase with gusts as high as 31 mph and a few rumbles of thunder possible. The overnight low will stay well above normal around 43 degrees.
[4:10 AM] A steady/soaking rain will overspread the area this evening through tonight, with few rumbles of thunder also possible. Breezy conditions settle Thu PM to early Fri AM, with gusts around 35-40 MPH likely at times. Seasonably chilly air returns Fri-Mon. pic.twitter.com/18GTdCo16Q
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) January 18, 2023
Thursday will be windy and warm with a high near 60 degrees.
“A few strong to severe storms will be possible Thursday afternoon into early evening. Damaging wind gusts and small hail will be possible. A tornado cannot be ruled out,” the NWS stated.
A Wind Advisory will be in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday for Butler and Warren counties, issued by the NWS. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Sustained west-southwest winds of 14 to 19 mph will become southwest and increase to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts of 40 to 45 mph are possible for some.
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Thursday, followed by a slight chance for the rest of the night. The overnight low will be just above freezing, but it will remain breezy with a west wind of 22 to 25 mph and gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday will be cloudy, breezy and cold, with a high near 36 degrees. Overnight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 28 degrees.
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 39 degrees.
Snow is likely before 10 a.m. Sunday, then snow and rain are likely between 10 a.m. and noon, followed by rain. Otherwise, it will be cloudy with a high near 40 degrees.
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