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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Butler, Warren counties until 5:15 p.m.

Severe T-storm Warning for Butler, Warren
Posted at 5:11 PM, Jun 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-16 17:18:21-04

CINCINNATI -- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Butler and Warren counties is in effect until 5:15 p.m.

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The storm is moving southeast at 25 mph with penny sized hail and 60 mph winds possible. Dime sized hail was reported in Germantown.

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.

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