Strong to severe storms, isolated tornado possible this evening

The region is under a slight risk for severe weather as widespread showers and thunderstorms arrive this evening.

The best chance for severe weather is between 6 p.m. and midnight, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Primary threats are damaging winds and large hail, but an isolated tornado, heavy rain and localized flooding also are possible.

[3:42 PM] A model depiction showing storms & widespread showers moving east across the area this evening, mainly between 6 PM & midnight. Some of these storms may become severe, w/ damaging winds, large hail, & heavy rainfall possible. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. pic.twitter.com/qspqIZqDNI
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 8, 2023

[10:40 AM] Surface low pressure will ride east toward our area, bringing widespread shower and thunderstorm development late this afternoon and into this evening. Stay weather aware. pic.twitter.com/5UFqrJ7nLq
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 8, 2023

Today’s high reached 74 degrees in Dayton and 75 in Cincinnati and Columbus. Overnight temperatures will drop into the upper 50s.

Clouds will start to clear Tuesday morning, leading to a sunny and pleasant day with a high around 69 degrees.

Temperatures will drop to around 46 degrees Tuesday night.

The sunshine continues Wednesday. Highs will be around 73 degrees.

Wednesday night will be mostly clear but mild with an overnight low around 50 degrees.

A mostly sunny sky is in the forecast for Thursday, which will be warmer with a high temperature near 80 degrees. It’ll be mostly cloudy during the nighttime, with an overnight low around 60 degrees.

Rain may return on Friday, which will be mostly cloudy with a high near 78 degrees.

Showers and storms are likely for the weekend as well.

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