Wind gusts of up to 65 mph and two-inch hail is possible with frequent lightning.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued. This watch is valid until 7pm. pic.twitter.com/6tXT64Q4oS
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 2, 2025
Multiple rounds of storms are possible today with the best chance for severe weather from 5 to 9 p.m.
While the areas with the greatest risk for strong storms are south and east of the Miami Valley, eastern parts of the region do have a slight risk for severe weather, according to NWS.
[4:45 AM] More storms are on the way today, mainly this afternoon through this evening. The greatest severe risk should evolve this evening across far southeast IN, northern/northeast KY, and southern OH. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive crucial weather info! pic.twitter.com/8Z4ZlufQZR
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 2, 2025
A slight risk is the second lowest tier for the NWS’s severe weather scale.
With a slight risk, scattered severe storms are possible with one-inch hail, strong and damaging winds and one or two tornadoes possible.
Strong storms are expected to be short and/or not widespread.
Western communities in the Miami Valley have a marginal risk, or level one risk, for severe weather.
Severe isolated thunderstorms are possible with limited duration and/or coverage. There could be winds of 40 to 60 mph and hail with a low tornado risk.
High temperatures will be around 75 degrees today with lows dropping to the low 50s overnight.
Rain will continue into Saturday with periodic showers and thunderstorms are expected through the day. Rain chances will linger into Sunday and Monday, according to the NWS.
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