Showers, thunderstorms this evening; Damaging winds, heavy rain possible

More rain, storms expected tomorrow

Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening.

Some of the storms, expected mainly before 9 p.m., could bring damaging winds and heavy rain that could damage trees and lead to power outages or local flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

The high temperature today reached 81 degrees in Dayton, 85 in Cincinnati and 89 in Columbus.

Overnight will be mostly cloudy with lows around 72 degrees.

Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day Friday, which will be warmer with a high near 86 degrees.

Slow-moving downpours Friday paired with rainfall from today could result in flash flooding in some areas.

Showers and storms are expected to come to an end in the early evening before sunset Friday night. It will be mostly cloudy with an overnight low around 71 degrees.

On Saturday, there will be a chance of rain and thunderstorms for most of the day, before rain chances fall away shortly before nightfall. Clouds will gradually decrease during the day for mostly clear skies overnight.

Temperatures will be a little warmer on Saturday, with highs around 89 degrees and lows around 72 degrees.

Storms could continue into Sunday, with a chance for heavy rains. A strong to severe storm can not be ruled out, according to NWS.

Highs Sunday will be in the mid to upper 80s.

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