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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings end for Tri-State

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings end for Tri-State
Posted at 1:51 PM, Jun 26, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-26 15:35:36-04

Tuesday afternoon's Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have ended for the Tri-State.

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

LIVE interactive radar

Download the WCPO Storm Shield app (storm-based alerts for life-threatening weather events)

WCPO traffic updates

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Flight cancelations and delays from CVG, other U.S. airports