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Updated · FOX19 · Jul 17
National Weather Service Issues Level 2 Severe Storm Risk for Tri-State as Winds May Top 25 mph
Updated
Updated · FOX19 · Jul 17

National Weather Service Issues Level 2 Severe Storm Risk for Tri-State as Winds May Top 25 mph

3 articles · Updated · FOX19 · Jul 17

Summary

  • Saturday’s Tri-State threat is centered on damaging straight-line winds, with the National Weather Service placing the region under a Slight Risk — Level 2 of 5 — for severe weather.
  • Storms could pop up between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a stronger main line is expected from 8 p.m. to midnight, with the north most likely to see the line at its strongest.
  • Wind gusts may exceed 25 mph even before storms arrive, while hail and localized flooding remain possible during the 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. severe window.
  • Flood warnings from Friday’s heavy downpours remain in effect for Clermont and Hamilton counties until 8:45 a.m. Saturday, underscoring saturated ground before the next round.
  • By about 2 a.m. Sunday, the system should weaken, leaving only a few lingering showers or storms mainly south of downtown as temperatures move back toward seasonal norms.

Insights

After recent tornadoes and deadly floods, is the Tri-State prepared for this next severe weather onslaught?
Straight-line winds can rival a tornado's power. Are residents taking this less-publicized threat seriously enough?
With advanced weather apps on every phone, why do these powerful storms still catch communities off guard?