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9 First Warning Weather Alert Day: Severe storms move through Tri-State

Our severe weather threat has increased across the Tri-State and we are tracking the developments. Meteorologist Brandon Spinner has the timing and impacts here!

By: Brandon Spinner

Posted at 3:32 AM, Mar 31, 2023

and last updated 2023-04-01 02:10:39-04

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for portions of the viewing area. The following counties are impacted —

OHIO: Adams, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Highland and Warren
KENTUCKY: Pendleton and Mason

Parts of the Tri-State are also under a Tornado Watch until 5 a.m. Saturday —

OHIO: Clermont, Clinton and Warren
KENTUCKY: Bracken, Grant, Pendleton and Owen

Today is a 9 First Warning Weather Alert Day as there is a threat of severe weather into early Saturday. Make sure you have a way to get your weather alerts.

9 FIRST WARNING: Here is the lastest update from teh Storm Prediction Center. Parts of the Tri-State are now in a Moderate Risk. The main concern is wind gusts of 70+ mph, but isolated tornadoes are still possible. #WCPO @WCPO #CincyWX #ohWX #inWX #nkywx pic.twitter.com/KRPvmMJ7sq
— Brandon Spinner WCPO (@wxSpinner89) March 31, 2023

Our main threat tonight is through 2 a.m. as a line of storms, which has produced devastating damage to our west early today, moves in. We have been UPGRADED to an enhanced risk from the Storm Prediction Center for much of the Tri-State, but a Moderate Risk is out for Southeast Indiana. This is Threat Level 4 of 5.

While tornadoes are possible this evening in the Tri-State, damaging winds gusts are the main concern. We could see wind gusts of 75+ mph with these storms. That is what the Black "Hatched" lined area means. Stay safe folks! #WCPO @WCPO pic.twitter.com/kOWkvmI5kO
— Brandon Spinner WCPO (@wxSpinner89) March 31, 2023

Heavy rain will be possible as well, which could lead to localized flooding. Some areas may see 1 to 2 inches from start to finish.

A few showers will linger into early Saturday, however the bigger issue is the wind. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday with wind gusts of 30 to 55 mph possible. A High Wind Warning is out for Adams county. This means we could have more power outages across the area. There will be a few scattered showers during the wrap around moisture that sweeps through during the afternoon on Saturday. That ur temperatures start to plummet. Sunday morning will likely be a cold one!

Sunday is the best of the weekend, with sunshine and warmth! Highs in the afternoon will be near 57°!

FRIDAY NIGHT
Storms ending
Wind continues
Low: 53

SATURDAY
Isolated showers & windy
Falling temperatures
High: 57

SATURDAY
Calming down
Clear & colder
Low: 30

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