CINCINNATI -- The National Weather Service placed the entire Tri-State under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch lasting until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The counties affected by the Severe Thunderstorm Watch are as follows.
Ohio
- Adams
- Butler
- Brown
- Clermont
- Clinton
- Hamilton
- Highland
- Warren
Indiana
- Dearborn
- Fayette
- Franklin
- Ohio
- Ripley
- Switzerland
- Union
Kentucky
- Boone
- Bracken
- Campbell
- Carroll
- Gallatin
- Grant
- Kenton
- Owen
- Pendleton
DEFINITIONS:
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means a severe thunderstorm has developed that is capable of producing hail greater than one inch in diameter and or 58 mph wind speeds.
A Tornado Watch means weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes.
A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and residents of the affected area should take shelter immediately.
Here are some helpful links to prepare for severe weather:
Sign up for severe weather email and mobile alerts
Download the WCPO Storm Shield app (storm-based alerts for life-threatening weather events)
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