Storms prompt watch, warning, flood watches across area

Showers and thunderstorms, are possible this afternoon and evening, with the potential for some to be strong to severe.

There is a Flood Advisory in effect until 2 a.m. for Champaign and Clark counties caused by excessive rainfall. The main threats are minor flooding in low-lying or poorly-drained areas and water over roadways. The NWS said to turn around, don’t drown when encountering a flooded road, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Scattered storms, some severe, will continue to develop this evening. These storms are also slow moving, so be aware of the possibility of water on the roads. pic.twitter.com/BkJ4PlIK5B
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 24, 2023

Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the region to a higher (Slight) risk for severe storms today. pic.twitter.com/cXiumGuSg9
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 24, 2023

This week is predicted to be one of the hottest of the summer so far, with above normal temperatures for the rest of July.

Overnight tonight,, temperatures will fall into the mid-60s overnight.

Tuesday will be mostly sunny and hot with highs in the upper 80s. There is a slight chance for rain overnight, when temperatures dip into the low 70s.

The warming trend continues Wednesday with highs in the low 90s. It will be partly sunny with clouds increasing during the late afternoon and evening. Overnight, low temperatures will be around 73 degrees.

This coming week will be one of the warmest of the summer so far. The Climate Prediction Center's 6-10 day outlook suggests that for the end of July, temperatures will be above normal for the majority of the country. pic.twitter.com/mp5Xjpoq0i
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 22, 2023

The heat index will approach 100 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, according to the NWS.

Thursday brings a mostly sunny and very hot day with a high near 95 degrees. Thursday night will be partly cloudy and cooler, with temperatures falling into the mid-70s.

A few afternoon and evening storms cannot be ruled out later in the week, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms holding off until Friday night and Saturday, the NWS said.

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