Update, 9:04 p.m.: Weather officials are telling residents in parts of Warren County to “take cover now”, minutes after a new tornado warning was issued for a large stretch of the county, including Mason, Lebanon and South Lebanon.
“We are seeing several small, but strengthening, circulations in central and southern Warren County. Residents in this area need to take cover now,” the weather service said in a post at 9:03 p.m.
At 8:56 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mason, moving east at 50 mph.
Tornado warnings for Hamilton County and Northern Kentucky have expired, but severe thunderstorm warnings reporting wind gusts as high as 60 mph and penny size hail remain.
At 8:39 p.m., the National Weather Service said severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Taylor Creek to near Florence, moving east at 50 mph.
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The warning in Northern Kentucky is until 9:15 p.m. Damage to trees and power lines is possible.
Update, 8:41 p.m.: A third tornado warning is now in effect for parts of Butler and Warren counties until 9 p.m., including Hamilton, Middletown and Lebanon.
At 8:36 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was detected by radar over Seven Mile, moving east at 45 mph.
Affected areas include Franklin, State Route 63 at State Route 741, Seven Mile, Fort Ancient, Williamsdale, Collinsville, Maustown, Pekin, Genntown, South Middletown, Middletown, New Miami, Hunter, Monroe, Jacksonburg, Lebanon, State Route 48 at State Route 73, Five Points, Springboro, and Trenton.
Update, 8:28 p.m.: Tornado warnings are in effect for stretches of the Greater Cincinnati region near Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and northwestern Hamilton County until 8:45 p.m.
The warnings mean that severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado were located in the area.
In Northern Kentucky, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 11 miles northeast of Madison, moving east at 55 mph around 8:19 p.m.
Locations of the second tornado warning include Dillsboro, Center Square, Aberdeen, Richwood, Florence, Oakbrook, Idlewild, Big Bone Lick, Waterloo, Union, Avonburg, Moorefield, Patriot, Farmers Retreat, Fairview, Aurora, Friendship, Petersburg, French, and Rabbit Hash.
Minutes earlier, in northwestern Hamilton County, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles east of Batesville, moving east at 50 mph.
Officials advised residents to take cover. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Update, 8:19 p.m.: A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Hamilton County until 8:45 p.m., according to county officials.
At 8:14 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles east of Batesville, moving east at 50 mph.
Quarter-size hail has also been detected by radar.
Officials said flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
Locations include Northbrook, Mount Healthy Heights, Cedar Grove, Interstate 74 at US Route 52, Bright, Rockdale, Taylor Creek, St. Leon, Mcgonigle, New Baltimore, West Harrison, Sharptown, Millville, Ross, Saint Peter, Layhigh, Dry Ridge, Mount Carmel, Pleasant Run, and Sunman.
This includes the following interstates: I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 157 and 171. I-74 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 6.
Update, 7:55 p.m.: A tornado warning has been issued for Franklin County in southeastern Indiana, northern Ripley County in southeastern Indiana and northern Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana until 8:15 p.m..
At 7:48 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles southeast of Greensburg, moving east at 60 mph. This is a radar-indicated rotation. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles may occur. Tree damage is likely.
Locations in Indiana impacted include Cedar Grove, Mounds State Recreation Area, Huntersville, Hamburg, Penntown, St. Leon, Osgood, Peppertown, Oldenburg, Saint Peter, Batesville, Sunman, Dover, Weisburg, Ballstown, Interstate 74 at State Route 101, Napoleon, Brookville, Logan, and New Trenton.
Update, 7:40 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the following Indiana counties until 8:30 p.m.: western Franklin County, Ripley County northwestern Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana.
At 7:33 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of North Vernon to 6 miles southeast of Brownstown, moving east at 50 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include Holton, Rexville, Pleasant, Benham, Avonburg, New Marion, Friendship, Osgood, Milan, Versailles Lake, Cross Plains, Versailles, Otter Village, and Olean in Indiana.
Update, 7 p.m.: The National Weather Service says a tornado watch is now in effect for counties in Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio until 1 a.m. Monday morning.
Affected counties in Ohio include Butler, Hamilton, Warren, Clermont, Brown, and Adams. In Northern Kentucky, the counties affected include Gallatin, Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Owen. Affected counties in southeast Indiana include Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland.
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Update, 4:30 p.m.: While Greater Cincinnati is still in the clear as of Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service has started issuing tornado watches in most of Indiana.
Severe storms are expected to hit the region Sunday evening, mostly between the hours of 5 and 11 p.m. As of 4:30 p.m., all counties in the Cincinnati area, including Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland in Indiana, are still only under a hazardous weather outlook.
The primary concerns for the eastward-moving storms remain mostly unchanged from morning forecasts, which include damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and the potential for large hail and tornadoes. The National Weather Service in Wilmington recommends residents to “have a plan to receive warnings if they are issued.”
Despite the storms, the amount of rainfall they’re expected to bring is a minimal threat, and the Ohio River at Cincinnati is not expected to experience any flooding over the next few days, according to weather service forecasts.
–Aaron Valdez
Previous coverage: Weather forecasters are predicting severe storms Sunday evening for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that could bring damaging winds, a few tornadoes and large hail.
A large stretch of Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana are under an Enhanced Risk – Level 3 out of 5 – for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. This means that numerous widespread and intense storms are possible.
Affected counties in Ohio include Butler, Hamilton, Warren, Clermont, Brown, and Adams. In Northern Kentucky, the counties affected include Gallatin, Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Owen. Affected counties in southeast Indiana include Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland.
This hazardous weather outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
When are the storms expected?
The weather service says storms are possible from 5 p.m. to midnight and likely from 6 to 11 p.m. Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky are expected to see storms in the 7 to 9 p.m. window, according to the weather service.
The primary concerns include strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and the potential for large hail and tornadoes.
Showers and storms are expected this Sunday evening. Some strong to severe storms are likely during this time, with damaging winds being the primary threat. Large hail and a few tornadoes will also be possible.
Looking ahead through Saturday, the storm prediction center said strong to severe storms will again be possible Wednesday into Wednesday night, with all hazards possible. Several additional rounds of showers and storms are expected through Saturday.
The repeated rounds of storms and heavy rain may lead to flooding and rises on area waterways. Some widespread area and river flooding will be possible midweek through next weekend.
Detailed 7-day weather forecast for Cincinnati
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 52. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday: Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 50 by 5 p.m. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Monday night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north after midnight.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday night: Showers before 8 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then showers after 2 a.m. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday night: Showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Source: National Weather Service office in Wilmington, Ohio
