Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled; large wind gusts likely this afternoon and more storms possible tomorrow

Storms popped up Saturday morning causing power outages. JIM/NOELKER/STAFF

Storms popped up Saturday morning causing power outages. JIM/NOELKER/STAFF

This weekend with be hot, with a chance of rain during the day on Saturday and later on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

A severe thunderstorm watch for all counties has now been canceled. Strong gusts of wind up to 50 mph are likely possible this afternoon., the NWS said with the thunderstorm complex.

The following counties: Darke, Shelby, Champaign, Miami, Clark, Preble, Montgomery and Greene are under a wind advisory until 3:15 p.m.

They may cause minor tree damage and all items should be secured, the NWS said. The wind gusts are expected to subside later in the afternoon.

Today will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the morning, as well as in the early afternoon.

Highs will be around 93 degrees, with heat index values climbing into the upper 90s.

It will be partly cloudy overnight and warm, with lows only dipping to around 75 degrees.

Sunday will be breezy, especially in the afternoon, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms starting after noon. Temperatures will be a little warmer, with highs around 96 degrees and heat index values up to 101 degrees.

Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue to increase overnight, with showers becoming likely in the early-morning hours on Monday.

Lows on Sunday will be around 73 degrees.

Showers will still be likely around dawn on Monday, but chances will dip slightly for the rest of the day. Highs won’t be as hot, with highs around 85 degrees.

Rain chances will fall to a slight chance in the late evening, then rise again after midnight. Overnight temperatures will cool, with lows around 67 degrees.

Additional showers and storms are possible for later on in the week.

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