Weather: More storms, flooding possible Thursday
The National Weather Service in Wilmington reports that a cold front will move southeast across the area Thursday. Showers and embedded storms will continue early this morning, but will taper off by mid-morning.
Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop across the south Thursday afternoon, eventually spreading north. Forecasters said that severe weather chances will be low in the far south portion of the coverage area. Highs will range from the upper 60s to the lower 70s.
Showers and storms will increase across the region overnight. Lows will range from the mid-40s in the north to the mid-50s in the south.
Showers and storms will continue on Friday. Highs will range from the upper 50s north to the lower 70s south.
Wet weather will persist with high chances for showers and storms through Saturday. Saturday night is predicted to have the heaviest widespread rainfall of the week with strong to severe storms possible.
Saturday's temperatures will range from the mid-60s in the northwest to the lower 80s in the southeast. A significant cooldown is expected Sunday, with highs ranging from the mid-40s in the northwest to near 60 in the far southeast.
Rain is also forecast to move southeast out of the area on Sunday.
Most of the region will remain under a flood watch until Sunday morning. Soil remains moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, forecasters said.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati is expected to see some slight flooding, with a forecasted peak at 50.5 feet by Sunday morning.
At that level, water will cover low areas of Kellogg Avenue east of Delta Avenue upstream to near Coney Island and Belterra Park. Outbuildings at Coney Island, Riverbend Music Center and parts of Humbert Avenue in the East End of Cincinnati will also be flooded.
Some of Public Landing may become flooded, as well as Riverside Park off River Road.
Severe storms and at least two radar-confirmed tornadoes tore through the Tri-State overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Large trees also fell on at least two homes in Loveland and Erlanger, where one person was rescued, according to fire crews. In general, trees and wires are down all over the region, county dispatchers say.
The NWS in Wilmington confirms a radar-confirmed tornado touched down in northern Brown County and went into southeast Clinton County near the village of Lynchburg in Highland County.
Another one hit in northeastern Clinton County near Sabina before moving into Fayette County, according to meteorologist Christine Aiena.
These radar-confirmed tornadoes are not declared 'official' tornadoes until the NWS surveys damage on the scene later Thursday to determine whether it is from tornadoes or straight-line winds.
Highland County dispatchers confirm the Lynchburg area has 'a lot of damage.'
They said around 2:30 a.m., they were 'slammed' with calls requesting emergency service or reporting storm damage such as wires and trees down.
'It will be a task trying to sift through everything trying to figure what is straight-line winds and what was tornadic,' Aiena said.
More than 49,000 Duke Energy customers are without power in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
It's unclear when power will be restored, according to the utility's website.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. High near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Thursday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low of around 53. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 a.m., then showers between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 a.m. High near 68. East wind 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch are possible.
Friday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low of around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 a.m., then showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 74. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch are possible.
Saturday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low of around 47. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.
Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2 p.m. High near 53. The chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Source: National Weather Service office in Wilmington, Ohio
Enquirer media partner Fox19NOW contributed to this report.
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