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NWS issues Severe T-Storm Warnings in Hamilton County, T-Storm Watch for most of the Tri-State

Watch expires at 1 a.m.
Posted at 5:20 PM, Jul 13, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-13 23:00:08-04

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hamilton County until 11:15 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for multiple counties in the Tri-State as high temperatures and humidity continued across the Tri-State.

The watch affects the following Tri-State Indiana counties until 1 a.m.:

Ohio

  • Butler
  • Clermont
  • Clinton
  • Hamilton
  • Warren

Northern Kentucky

  • Boone
  • Campbell
  • Carroll
  • Gallatin
  • Grant
  • Kenton
  • Pendleton

Indiana

  • Dearborn
  • Fayette
  • Franklin
  • Ohio
  • Ripley
  • Switzerland
  • Union

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What's the difference between a watch and a warning?

Severe Thunderstorm Watch means atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms.

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.

Tornado Watch means weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes.
 
Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and residents of the affected area should take shelter immediately.

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