Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain are on the way for this evening in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, according to the National Weather Service.
Expect strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain through 8:30 p.m. May 18, according to the weather service in Wilmington.
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
A few stronger storms, mainly west of I-75, could become severe with damaging winds and large hail.
As the week continues, rain and thunderstorms will accompany warm weather. The weather service expects thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night, ranging from strong to severe.
Cincinnati 7-day detailed weather forecast
Monday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m and 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers between 1 p.m and 2 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m and 5 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 2 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: Rain showers before 2 p.m, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A chance of rain showers before 2 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Memorial Day: A chance of rain showers before 2 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Source: National Weather Service in Wilmington
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati weather: Severe storms possible tonight, this week
Reporting by David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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