A flood watch is in effect as storms move through Greater Cincinnati.
Showers and a few severe thunderstorms could develop during the afternoon on Wednesday, May 27, with wind being the primary hazard, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
A flood watch has been issued for Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana through Wednesday night.
Excessive rainfall and runoff may flood rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Rainfall totals could reach up to 3 inches.
The weather advises residents − especially in flood-prone areas − to be ready to act if flooding develops. Make sure to monitor the latest weather forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings.
Temperatures will be in the upper 70s, with a high near 79.
Dry weather is expected from Thursday through early next week, with temperatures staying within a few degrees of normal, according to the NWS.
Cincinnati 7-day detailed weather forecast
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. High near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low of around 61. Calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 54. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light northeast wind.
Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 57.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 52.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 54.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 54.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Source: National Weather Service in Wilmington.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati weather: Flood watch in effect as severe storms arrive
Reporting by Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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