Isolated strong to damaging winds and locally heavy rain will be possible with the activity, according to the NWS.
[12:09 PM] The thunderstorms have reached our office in Wilmington. As the storms continue through the area early this afternoon, expect lightning, heavy rain, and 30-40 MPH wind gusts. pic.twitter.com/50uDwuJKg5
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 8, 2023
[8:08 AM] Showers and thunderstorms are moving into the area this morning. The majority of the thunderstorm activity is on the south side of this complex. Much of this activity is expected to weaken as it moves in. pic.twitter.com/T4davuJ2cb
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 8, 2023
[9:20 PM] After a break in the rainfall today, chances for rain increase substantially for your Saturday. Scattered showers/storms will develop, with coverage increasing in the afternoon/evening hours. Plan ahead and remain weather aware tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/mg3rEqLqEf
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 8, 2023
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the evening, with chances only falling after midnight. Expect cloudy skies as well.
There will be a lingering chance of rain and storms through morning on Sunday.
Highs today will be around 82 degrees, and lows will be around 66 degrees.
Sunday will see a continuing chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms throughout the day as clouds gradually decrease.
By the time the sun sets, the NWS predicted precipitation chances will fall away for a quieter, mostly clear night.
Temperatures will be a little bit cooler on Sunday, with highs around 80 degrees and lows around 60 degrees.
After the rainy weekend, Monday is expected to be sunny, with a high around 85 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night with lows around 62 degrees.
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